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George Washington (Parsons Family Arms)
Designed and engraved by: George Hampden Lovett (American, active 1848–1893)
about 1876
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
White Metal
Dimensions
Diameter and weight: 29 mm, 7.03 gm (1 1/8 in., 0.25 oz.)
Credit Line
Gift of the Boston Numismatic Society
Accession Number98.1617
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsNumismatics – Medals
Catalogue Raisonné
Baker 640A
DescriptionObv: A wreath enclosing a bust of Washington facing to the left, inscribed WASHINGTON THE FATHER OF OUR COUNTRY below, and surrounded by a beaded rim.
Rev: Inscribed EDWARD-WILLIS PARSONS / OF FLUSHING, NEW YORK around a crest and surrounded by a beaded rim.
Edge: Plain.
Rev: Inscribed EDWARD-WILLIS PARSONS / OF FLUSHING, NEW YORK around a crest and surrounded by a beaded rim.
Edge: Plain.