Description: A similar medal was offered for auction in 2015 and I have used the description that was posted as it was very descriptive and detailed and was able to articulate all about the Medal. George Washington Inaugural Centennial Official Medallion 1889 Baxter 77, Douglas 53, Marqusee 346 112.7mm (4 7/16"). Gilt Bronze Shells (Obverse & Reverse), with a golden-brown patina. Designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907) and modeled by Philip Martiny (1858-1927). About Uncirculated, with scattered spots of gilt loss/high point rubs Obverse Shell: with half-length bust of Washington in civil dress to the left, fasces to right. Curved over bust GEORGE WASHINGTON at the center is a two line inscription divided by bust and fasces: PATER/PAT-RIAE/M D C C L/XX-XIX. In two lines below bust: PHILLIP MARTINY MODELER DESIGN AND/ COPYWRIGHT BY AVGVSTVS SAINT GAVDENS. Around the border, thirteen stars evenly spaced. Reverse shell: A Federal eagle with spread wings, shield with raised E/PLVRIBVS/VNVM appears near the top, with a twelve line inscription below identifies the cause of celebration. TO COMMEMORATE/ THE INAVGERATION/ OF GEORGE WASWHINGTON/ AS FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE/ VNITED STATE OF AMERICA/ AT NEW YORK APRIL XXY/ M D C C C LXXIX/ BY AVTHVROITY OF/THE COMMITTEE/ON CELEBRATION/ NEW YORK APRIL/XXX/MDCCCLXXIX Thirty eight stars evenly spaced around the border with city of New York arms/shield to lower left of line 7 thru 11. It was written that Barbara Baxter considered this as St Gaudens most influencial medallic work. I feel this description will be most helpful the the purchaser of this fine piece. I have taken pictures with and without the primitive original hanger piece.
Price: 1500 USD
Location: Alstead, New Hampshire
End Time: 2025-01-23T16:59:53.000Z
Shipping Cost: 15 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
Type: Medal
Composition: Bronze
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
