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Medal - George Washington Wittnauer Mint
1972 year| Silver (.925) | 33.6 g | 40 mm |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Commemorative medals › Personality medals |
| Year | 1972 |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 33.6 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#427086 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1732-1799
GEORGE WASHINGTON,
A SELF-MADE MAN WHO
ROSE TO THE PRESIDENCY
OF THE UNITED STATES
WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF
ANY FORMAL EDUCATION,
THOROUGHLY ENJOYED ALL
LIFE'S CULTURAL PURSUITS.
Edge
Plain with inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering: (c) WITTNAUER P.M.G. 1972 STERLING
Comment
Number punched on edge is 90 degrees away from mint mark.
Issued in 1972 as part Presidential collection of 36 medals from Washington to Nixon.
Each medal is encased in a plastic housing with a paper engraving created by the American Bank Note Company.
All 36 medals held in a wooden box with blue interior.
