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George Washington (The Cincinnatus of America)
Designed and engraved by: George Hampden Lovett (American, active 1848–1893)
After: Pierre Eugene du Simitiere (American (born in Switzerland), about 1736–1784)
After: Pierre Eugene du Simitiere (American (born in Switzerland), about 1736–1784)
1861
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
Copper
Dimensions
Diameter and weight: 32 mm, 17.67 gm (1 1/4 in., 0.62 oz.)
Credit Line
Gift of the Boston Numismatic Society
Accession Number98.1622
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsNumismatics – Medals
Catalogue Raisonné
Baker 277A
DescriptionObv: Inscribed WASHINGTON THE CINCINNATUS OF AMERICA / B. 1732 D. 1799 around a military bust facing to the left and surrounded by a beaded rim.
Rev: Inscribed 'THE UNION MUST AND SHALL BE PRESERVED'. around an eye with rays and surrounded by a beaded rim.
Edge: Reeded.
Rev: Inscribed 'THE UNION MUST AND SHALL BE PRESERVED'. around an eye with rays and surrounded by a beaded rim.
Edge: Reeded.