An ID on my George Washington medal

Hi all,

Just wanted to share a bit of info on the George Washington commemorative medal I found late last month (see below). After an hour or so of researching online I found this reference from Stacks and Bowers (https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lo...tal-ms-63-pcgs). Turns out it was indeed a commemorative medal issued on the anniversary of his death in 1832, possibly for a celebration in Philadelphia of that year. In the reference however, they do mention a number of anniversary celebrations were held across America that year, so it's hard to precisely link it to a particular event. However, the Philly celebration was one of the biggest and the most likely. Most of these medals still in existence are holed (like mine), probably because they were worn as adornment. The one they list sold for $6000 bucks, even though they estimated an $1800 value. So I guess my medal is actually worth something - despite it's poor condition. Regardless, still stoked to have found this early piece of Americana. Thanks for reading.

John

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So cool, John! You should get a screen shot of the pics on that website before they come down, print it and keep it with your example. Congrats!

It looks about that period , John and there was huge sentiment and regards for himin 1832 (the 100th anniversary of his birth) so much that Lafayette now an older man toured the states and honored him .

Great find sir !

I remember salivating when you posted that medal John. Just a really cool piece.

Even if it was "worth nothing" I'd treasure it. What an amazing find!! What our founders accomplished was truly unbelievable and should be remembered. I would frame that along with a favorite quote (or 2) from President George Washington. :clapping:

Very nice !!

A very historic and an incredible find, I'm glad you saved it!

Wow! Very cool!

Awesome find and I think the condition is very nice.

I think Dave just found one of these too.