World Historical Medals
Lot 2189 SESSION 7 (11.30am Wednesday 1st April) World Historical Medals
Estimate $800
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SOLD $600
U.S.A., Washington (Manly) Medal 1790 in bronze (49mm), by S. Brooks for J. Manly. First, Obv.(first) an aged uniformed bust l., GEO. WASHINGTON BORN VIRGINIA, FEB. 11./ 1732 below, in relief BROOKS.F. on truncation. Rev. 11-line military and civil career outline, J. MANLY & C I790 at base (Baker.61B). Well struck, edge bruise on obverse and minor edge nicks, nicely toned, good very fine and rare.
This medal is the first American made Washington piece. It was designed by Samuel Brooks and published by Jacques Manly of Philadelphia. The aged Washington portrait may have been inspired by Joseph Wright, who executed a portrait of Washington from life in 1784.
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