(1800) Washington Medal MS Funeral Skull, Silver Values

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(1800) Washington Medal MS Funeral Skull, Silver Values

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George Washington died on December 14, 1799. These medals were coined early in 1800 to be worn at his Civic Funeral Procession held on February 22 in Boston.

Obverse: The obverse carries a uniformed bust of Washington encircled by the fitting inscription HE IS IN HIS GLORY, THE WORLD IN TEARS.

Reverse: The reverse displays the iconic skulls and crossbones.

Basic Information

GSID:

376675

Coin Date:

(1800)

Denomination:

Medal / Medal

Designation:

MS

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Washington

Variety 2:

Funeral Skull, Silver

Physical Characteristics

Strike Type:

Business

Diameter:

29 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Obverse Lettering:

HE IS IN HIS GLORY, THE WORLD IN TEARS

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