Washington Medals (Miscellaneous)

About This Coin

A diverse collection of medals, tokens, and related pieces featuring George Washington, spanning from the 1780s through the 1890s. This group includes famous named types such as the Manly Medal (1790), the Sansom Medal (1806), and the Eccleston Medal (1805), as well as the Ugly Head pieces (1784), Washington-Lafayette host coins, trade guild medals, inaugural centennial pieces, and uncataloged items. Compositions range from gold and silver to bronze, brass, pewter, lead, and white metal. The GW numbering follows the Baker/Musante catalog system. These medals document the continuous veneration of Washington across more than a century of American history.