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"St. Nicholas. Dec. 6th. A.D. 343"
Date:
1810
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1810.94

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George Washington Presidential Medal

Object Number: 
1128
Artist/Maker:
U.S. Mint
Engraver:
William Kneass
Engraver:
Anthony C. Paquet
Depicted:
George Washington
Date: 
1861-1865
Medium: 
Bronze
Dimensions: 
diameter: 1 1/8 in. ( 2.8 cm )
Description: 
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing undraped bust of George Washington facing right with legend above: "GEORGE WASHINGTON." Reverse contains inscription at center surrounded by laurel wreath: "TIME/INCREASES/HIS/FAME."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Creative: Tronvig Group