No Date Medal George Washington Holed White Metal In Memory of our Greatest Patriot

Coin Details

Auction Record

$84 MS62 08-22-2021 Heritage Auctions

Description

This undated holed white metal medal features George Washington with the inscription "In Memory of our Greatest Patriot." The hole indicates this medal was intended for suspension on a ribbon or chain, a common practice for commemorative medals worn as personal expressions of patriotism. White metal — a tin-based alloy — was the most affordable medal composition, enabling mass distribution. Medal collecting has experienced renewed interest in recent decades as numismatists have recognized these pieces as historical artifacts deserving the same scholarly attention given to coins and currency. The evolution of medal distribution methods — from personal presentation and organizational distribution to retail sale, mail order, and online commerce — reflects broader changes in American consumer culture and numismatic practice. Washington memorial medals have been produced continuously since his death in 1799, and the "Greatest Patriot" inscription reflects the universal reverence for Washington that transcended political divisions in American society.

Rarity Notes

White metal, holed for suspension. Washington memorial medal. Mass-produced patriotic piece.

Cross References

PCGS #884253; George Washington; In Memory of our Greatest Patriot; White Metal; Holed