George Washington | Glossary | Medallic Art Collector

Description

The obverse bears General George Washington kneeling in prayer, horse behind; above, thirteen stars in circle. Around, TWO HUNDRED YEARS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; in exergue, 1776 - 1976; signed above exergue at right, J. KISELEWSKI

The reverse bears scene from Brookgreen Gardens, live oaks and sculpture with pathways. At bottom, BROOKGREEN / GARDENS

This was the fourth of the prestigious Brookgreen Gardens member medals, issued in the United States' bicentennial year, 1976.

The medal measures 76mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company. No mintage is reported.

References: BG 4

Medal Details

This section contains a table of detailed medal information. Currently, I am not aware of any variants of this medal. Please notify me if you come across any or if you find incorrect or missing information.

material	Bronze
edge6	MEDALLIC ART CO. - DANBURY, CT.
diameter	76.1mm
weight	231g
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Oct 26, 2017 16:04

Description

This uniface medal bears portraits of George Washington and Gerald Ford; Liberty bell above, fasces below. Around, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / BI-CENTENNIAL; across, G. WASHINGTON - GERALD FORD / 1776 - 1976; signed under truncation of Washington bust, A. KOLB

The circular medal measures 50mm and was struck in bronze, probably by the Metalarts Company of Rochester, New York. No mintage is reported.

Medal Details

This section contains a table of detailed medal information. Currently, I am not aware of any variants of this medal. Please notify me if you come across any or if you find incorrect or missing information.

material	Bronze
edge6
diameter	50.4mm
weight	49.5g
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Dec 21, 2017 15:28

Description

This medal's obverse bears bust of Washington facing right surrounded be revolutionary scenes; above, thirteen stars. Signed in exergue at right, © SHAGIN

The reverse bears a group of three male figures, drummer boy in front, American flag-bearing youth to left, and script-bearing man to right. Around, BI-CENTENNIAL OF THE AMERICAN CONSTITUTION / (13 stars); below flag at left, · 1787; at bottom right, 1987 · © Shagin

The circular medal measures 64mm in diameter. No mintage is reported.

Medal Details

This section contains a table of detailed medal information. Currently, I am not aware of any variants of this medal. Please notify me if you come across any or if you find incorrect or missing information.

material	Steel
edge6
diameter	64mm
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Jan 7, 2018 20:52