USA. George Washington Before Boston medal. Comitia Americana. Restruck in Paris (post-1880). Gilded Bronze, 68.1mm; 144.9g. A: GEORGIO WASHINGTON SVPREMO DVCI EXERCITVVM ADSERTORI LIBERTATIS / COMITIA AMERICANA / DUVIVIER PARIS. F., Right facing portrait bust of Washington based on Houdon's work. R: HOSTIBUS PRIMO FUGATIS / BOSTONIUM RECUPERATUM / XVII MARTII / MDCCLXXVI, Washington on horseback speaks with four mounted officers beside several cannons from Fort Ticonderoga; in the background the Continental Army runs toward Boston and eight British ships sail in retreat.DUVIV in cannon. VF Note: Gen. George Washington was awarded an example of the medal in gold for his efforts during the Siege of Boston, which began on April 19, 1775. More info: https://coins.nd.edu/washtoken/washtokentext/1790.html
Estimate: USD 60 - 90
Price realized | 100 USD |
Starting price | 30 USD |
Estimate | 60 USD |