No Date Medal George Washington Type 2

Coin Details

Description

This undated George Washington Type 2 medal is a U.S. Mint bronze presidential medal representing a later die variety in the Washington medal series. The "Type 2" designation indicates a revised obverse portrait or reverse design that succeeded the Type 1 version, reflecting updates to the Mint's interpretation of Washington's likeness or to the reverse inscriptions and design elements. The transition from Type 1 to Type 2 in presidential medal series typically involves subtle but meaningful changes — a different portrait angle, updated lettering styles, modified reverse compositions, or changes in relief depth. For Washington, whose image has been interpreted by more American engravers than any other figure, each die variety represents a distinct artistic statement about how the nation's founding father should be remembered. George Washington (1732-1799) is the indispensable figure in American history, the only individual whose leadership was essential at three critical junctures: commanding the Continental Army to victory in the Revolution, presiding over the Constitutional Convention that created the framework of government, and serving as the first president who transformed that framework into a functioning reality. His farewell address warning against partisan faction, permanent foreign alliances, and sectional division remains one of the most frequently cited documents in American political discourse. The Type 2 bronze medal continues the Mint's tradition of making Washington's portrait accessible to collectors through its ongoing medal sales program.

Rarity Notes

U.S. Mint bronze presidential medal, Type 2 variety. Produced for ongoing public sale. Available in the numismatic market.

Cross References

PCGS #509793