George Washington Medal

Materials

silver

Techniques

engraved

Production place

Engraved in USA

Description
Early American engraved silver medal.

(obverse) Representation of George Washington.

(reverse) Early Native American figure with bow and arrow.

Inscriptions

Inscription Type: inscription

Inscription Script: English

Inscription Position: obverse

Inscription Language: English

Inscription Content: GW

Inscription Transliteration: GW

Inscription Translation: GW

Dimensions

Diameter: 57 millimetres

Associated names

Representation of George Washington

Acquisition date
1825

Acquisition name

Donated by King George IV

Copy and image from The British Museum.