No Date Medal George Washington Silver 30mm Honor is the Reward of Loyalty

Coin Details

Auction Record

$126 MS64 08-22-2021 Heritage Auctions

Description

This undated silver medal at 30mm features George Washington with the inscription "Honor is the Reward of Loyalty." The sentiment connects Washington's personal honor to his unwavering loyalty to the American cause during the Revolution, when he accepted a crown or negotiated a personal settlement with the British. The 30mm silver format indicates a quality commemorative intended for collectors or presentation. 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 digital documentation of medal collections through high-resolution photography and online databases has expanded research capabilities and made attribution resources available to a broader audience of collectors and scholars. Washington medals bearing mottoes and inspirational inscriptions form a large and varied collecting specialty within the broader Washington numismatic field.

Rarity Notes

Silver 30mm, George Washington motto medal. "Honor is the Reward of Loyalty." Moderate availability.

Cross References

PCGS #884252; George Washington; Honor is the Reward of Loyalty; Silver; 30mm