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COPYRIGHT DEPOSIT
MEDALLIC
PORTRAITS OF WASHINGTON
HISTORICAL AND CRITICAL NOTES
A DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF THE COINS MEDALS TOKENS AND CARDS
BY W."S. BAKER
Author of " The Engraved Portraits of Washington," &c., &c.
! JAN 2018.^ .,
PHILADELPHIA
ROBERT M. LINDSAY 1885.
.45
Copynght 1885 by W. S. Baker
Press op Globe Pbimting House
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CONTENTS.
PAGE
Preface •■•
Coins or Washington Pieces
Washington before Boston 27
Declaration of Independence ,2
Peace of 1783 ,g
Military and Civil Career ,-
Eulogistic Inscriptions
Mount Vernon g
Birth, Death and Centennial Anniversary, Feb. 22, 1832 67
Funeral Medals
77
Indian Peace Medals g.
Headquarters during the War for Independence g5
Medals with Kosciusko, Lafayette, Franklin, and others 02
Medals with the Presidents of the United States _ 10,
Patriotic Inscriptions, Signature and Family Arms j,,
Masonic Medals
Statues, Monuments and Memorials ,,,
Society and Award Medals , ,0
Exhibitions, Fairs, Celebrations, Political and Calendar Medals j cq
Centennial Medals, 1876 jgi
Centennial International Exhibition, 1876 ,-2
Centennial Commemorations of Events in the War for Independence 170
Tokens ^^^
St»re Cards 200
Spielmarken 222
Miscellaneous g
Index „,„
239
PREFACE.
Washington Medals form no inconsiderable portion of that great monument, which love and gratitude have so steadily builded, in memory of the services and virtues of the foremost man in American history.
This form of expression has, however, lost much of its historic significance and fitness in the absence of a systematic arrangement, by which all its features could be intelligently viewed and compre- hended. Partial lists of the medals have been made, but without any attempt at classification, which while useful within their limits, have at the same time rather bewildered than aided the student or collector.
The lists by William S. Appleton published in the "American Journal of Numismatics" in 1873 and 1876, record only those in his own collection to the number of 344, without any effort at arrange- ment either as to subject or chronology, while that by James Ross Snowden published at Philadelphia in 1861, contains descriptions restricted to the pieces (138) in the United States Mint. The former being valuable as an accurate abstract of a remarkable collection — since considerably increased — and the latter for the fac-simile engrav- ings of many of the pieces included.
One other by W. Elliott Woodward, printed in 1865 for private distribution, somewhat broader in treatment than either of those mentioned, describes a portion of the medallic memorials of the death of Washington, and is limited to forty-eight numbers.
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These, with a list of forty-nine numbers printed in the Appendix to Tuckerman's "Character and Portraits of Washington," numerous well known sale catalogues, together with the chapters on the Coins or Washington Pieces, included in Dickeson's "American Numismatic Manual," and the "Early Coins of America" by Sylvester S. Crosby, of which last we have made liberal use in that division, comprise the bibliography of the subject.
We have therefore undertaken to supply this deficiency of ar- rangement, and while completing as far as possible the lists, have at the same time endeavored to ascertain and assign to the different pieces, the originals of the portraits thereon represented, which has not as yet been attempted in any extended form that we are aware of
All of the original portraits of Washington, commencing with that by Charles Willson Pe^le painted in 1772 and ending with the one by Saint Memin in 1798, possess either on account of faithfulness of representation, artistic excellence, or historical connection, an en- grossing interest. Of these the Du Simitiere (1779), Joseph Wright (1790), and Stuart (1796), have been introduced on medals, none of which, excellent as they may be in other respects, are of that positive character demanded by the requirements of medallic protraiture.
The Houdon bust however seems to fully meet the demand. Modeled from a cast taken from the face at Mount Vernon in October, 1785, and used for the first time on the "Washington before Boston Medal," it has not only come to be recognized as the medallic type, but also as the standard portrait of Washington. No other represen- tation of the features of the hero and statesman, which h is come down to us from either painter or sculptor, conveys to the mind of the observer, a fuller sense of individuality, .strength of character, and
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dignity of purpose. Its truthfulness to nature cannot reasonably be doubted, and an examination of the portrait by Robert Edge Pine painted a few months earlier, and that by Edward Savage five years later in date, both of which possess similar characteristics, will con- vince the most skeptical. The painting by Pine the work of a finished artist, has always been classed as an admirable portrait, and the latter although claiming no particular artistic excellence, certainly leaves the impression of being a faithful portrayal of an individual.
Of the other portraits noticed, the Du Simitiere is best known, from its being found on the Coins, while the profile by Wright — drawn and etched in 1790 — quite as interesting and available, is but little known, the representations thus far with one or two exceptions, being anything but good translations.
The arrangement of the medals in groups, the designs, legends, or inscriptions of the reverses in nearly all cases being the guide for assignment, was found to be the most natural both for convenience of reference and criticism, and while this method seems at first in conse- quence of the number of divisions, to amplify, it really simplifies the subject.
It needs but a glance at the titles of the different groups, to reveal how the name of Washington is associated in the minds of a people, with all their diversified interests, pursuits and enterprises. Setting aside those referring directly to his own history, cu'il and military, the memorials of his death, eulogistic inscriptions and quo- tations from his pen, which comprise nearly all that properly speaking may be termed Washington Medals, the work will be found to include almost every subject, national, local and personal, which has arisen during the century. If benevolence is to be awakened, patriotism
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aroused, emulation excited, temperance inculcated, industry stimu- lated, or events to be celebrated, the mind of the designer seems to turn at once to the Pater Patriae, and the medal struck for the purpose or occasion, must of course, bear his head as the prominent object.
Many of those mentioned are not always harmonious in combina- tion, and many again are really bad in design and execution, but an examination of the entire list fails to show a single satirical reference. All, whether satisfactory or not as works of the engraver, appropriate or otherwise as to legend, inscription or combination, show nothing but respect, a record which taking into consideration its extent,' is, we imagine, unequaled in hiscory.
The statements as to the rarity of pieces have been carefully guarded, and indeed we have abstained from giving any opinion on those of little consequence either historically or artistically, confining these remarks to important examples, or, where the fact is so clearly established that the omission would indicate inexcusable carelessness.
It will be understood that in all the descriptions, the right and the left, refer to the right and the left of the observer, as the piece is held directly in front, and that where but one specimen has come to the knowledge of the writer, either as a piece or as struck in a particu- lar metal, the catalogue number, or, if in private hands the owner's name, is given in verification.
In designating the different forms in which the medals have been issued, bronze is frequently mentioned as one of the metals. The term however is improperly applied, as the impressions thus referred to are really struck in copper, and afterwards merely bronzed or stained in imitation. Such pieces should therefore be termed copper-bronzed ; but as the word bronze is universally used in this connection as if in-
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dicating a metal, we have adhered to the custom, although not en- tirely satisfactory.
The size of the pieces as recorded, is regulated by the simple method adopted by the "Numismatic and Antiquarian Society of Philadelphia," now in general use in this country, and ' own as the American scale. Each number indicates the sixteenth of .1 inch; thus size 8 would be half an inch in diameter; size 16, one inch, and so with the other numbers. No fraction.s have been introduced, the ^ number to which the piece approaches the nearest being used.
As the purpose of the work is to notice only medals proper, or pieces struck between two dies, an obverse and reverse, medallions have been entirely omitted, most of them being casts and the few which have been struck difficult to determine. These medallions often present curious and interesting portraits from good models, ar.d a judicious selection adds considerable value to a Washington collf;c- tion, but even if recorded, the ordinary form of description in che absence of reverses, inscriptions, or particular references, would con- vey but a limited idea to the mind of the reader.
We are indebted to William H. Key and George T. Morgan, engravers at the United States Mint, and George H. Lovett, of New York, for important technical information, and to R. Coulton Davis and Francis S. Hoffman, of Philadelphia, for many valuable sugges- tions courteously tendered during the progress of the work.
W. S. BAKER.
Philadelphia, Nov. i, iSS/j..
COINS OR WASHINGTON PIECES.
The Coins or Washington Pieces as they are usur ^j^, ermed, form an interesting group of the series under consideration.
The year 1783, the date of the earliest, witnessed sc ne of the most important ejjents Jn.the histpry pf ourjixmnltj;, t!?e cl smg scenes in the struggle for independence. The proclamation of peace, the dis- bandment of the American Army, the departure of the British, and the event of December 23d, when Washington in an address full of dignity and patriotism, returned to the authority which created it, his Commission as Commander. " Having now finished the work assigned me, I retire from the great theatre of action, and bidding an affectionate farewell to this august body under whose orders I have so long acted, I here offer my Commission, and take my leave of all the em- ployments of public life."
With this year then commences, and most fitly, our record of the Medallic Memorials of Washington, a record constantly being added to, and which we hope in the interests of the Republic, may never stop increasing.
All the pieces in this list bearing the date 1783, as well as the Double Head Cent, had their origin in England, issued either as tokens or for speculative purposes to meet the demand for a circulation in this country. The portraits on these pieces are purely imaginary, having no resemblance whatever to Washington, and indeed it is apparent that none could have been intended. This will also include the 2 (9)
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"Geoigius Triumpho," and the "Naked Bust Cent" of 1792, both tradesmen's tokens, the latter presenting a head distinctively Roman in character, and well executed.
The heads on Washington the Great, the Confederatio 1785, and the New Jersey Cent, all of American origin, present again portraits very far from any original and still more uninteresting, the name alone indicating the purpose of the engraver. But with the Large and Small Eagle cents of 1791, both of English origin, the work of Hancock, a well-known Birmingham engraver of the time, and no doubt intended as patterns for a copper coinage for this country, we have an authentic portrait of Washington. This head is also given on the Halfpenny tokens of 1791 and 1793, the Half Dollar of 1792 (No. 20), the Grate Cent 179S (a store card), the Liberty and Security pieces, and the North Wales tokens, all of English origin. It it also found on the Washington Half Dollars of 1792 (Nos. 23 and 24), executed by Peter Getz, an ingenious mechanic and self-taught engraver of Lancaster, Pa., near which place he was born about the year 1768. The head was no doubt copied from the Large Eagle Cent, and although not so well modeled, nor as accurate in outline, is well engraved and quite inter- esting as the production of a young man, with but limited facilities.
This portrait, drawn from life at Philadelphia in the winter of 1778-79, by Pierre Eugene Du Simitiere, a Swiss gentleman of culture who settled in that city in 1766, became known in Europe through, engravings published at Madrid in 1781, at Paris, and in London in 1783. The original is not in existence, and there is reason to suppose that it was merely a drawing in pencil or water colors, which being sent abroad for engraving was carelessly laid aside and forgotten. The
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heads on these pieces bear a close resemblance to the prints, which must have furnished the models for their execution.
As a portrait of Washington, this profile does not reveal any very striking characteristics, and we imagine that while Du Simitiere may be considered quite a neat draughtsman, his talent did not extend to catchii^g^likenesSj^ither physical or mental.
The pieces of the year 1792 known as the "Washington Half Dollars" (Nos. 20, 23 and 24) were struck from experimental dies for a gold and silver coinage, in anticipation of the establishment of a Mint for the country. The bill for that purpose which originated in the Senate, proposed that, " upon one side of each of the said coins, there shall be an impression or representation of the head of the President of the United States for the time being, with an inscription "which shall express the initial or first letter of his Christian or first name, and his surname at length, the succession of the Presidency numerically, and the year of the coinage;" the reverse of the gold and silver coins to bear the figure or representation of an eagle with the inscription, "United States of America," and the reverse of the copper coins, an inscription expressing the denomination. The House of Representatives, however, struck out the words referring to the head of the President, and declared that, " upon one side of each of the said •coins, there shall be an impression emblematic of liberty, with an in- scription of the word Liberty."
The bill thus amended became a law April 2, 1792, and the so- called "Washington Half Dollars" remain as pattern pieces, No. 24 possessing the best claim for recognition, as it is apparent that the -original text of the bill was founded on specimens submitted to the
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Senate Committee, a number being struck in copper for the purpose, as well as for presentation to the different members of both branches of Congress.
The objection to placing the portrait of Washington on the coin- age of the country, which prevailed at the time of the establishment of the Mint, would not be so forcibly entertained in our day, as numis-. matic teaching informs us as to its historical significance, and all fears of a monarchical tendency have long since been dissipated. The currency of a country should convey some idea of its history, and the placing of the heads of the successive Presidents on our coins, would be of great service in that direction, which cannot be the case under the present system. But in all probability we will continue as we began, and the liberty head will go on indefinitely.
Of the pieces with fictitious portraits, which in consequence! of not bearing the name of Washington, have uncertain positions in this group. No. 7 "Georgius Triumpho," is well known. The head re- sembles that upon some of the coins of George III., but as at the date of issue, that monarch was not especially successful, at least as regards his American enterprise, it is more than probable that the designer,, prepared as the piece was for circulation m this country, intended to commemorate the triumph of the American George. We therefore incline to the opinion, that the "Georgius Triumpho" has quite as good a claim as the other pieces of 1783, to be included in the Wash- ington Scries.
The legend of No. 12, "Non Vi Virtute \'ici," — not by force but by manhood have I conquered — is so pertinent in connection with Washington, that we have no hesitation whatever in recording it. The
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piece is quite a recent claimant for position, having been brought to light only three years ago, when it was acquired by the present possessor.
No. 13 the New York "Non Vi Virtute Vici," is classed quite as often among the Washington pieces as with the New York coppers. The portrait bears a slight resemblance to Washington and we think was so intended, but the legend as in the case of No. 12, should de- termine the question.
The portrait on No. 27 struck with a reverse of the Half Cent of 1793 — the first year of the regular coinage, — is different again from all others in this list, and may have been copied from the original by Edward Savage, painted in New York in 1790. The transposition from a three-quarter face into a profile, will account for the difference in expression. The head is in quite high relief altogether unsuited for a coin, and the piece may rather be considered in the light of a fancy production, not intended as a pattern.
The two cent and five cent pattern pieces of the United States Mint of the years 1863-66 all bear the Houdon head. The reverses of Nos. 38, 39, and 40 were adopted, but issued of course with different obverses.
" I. UNITY STATES CENT 1783.
Obz'crsc. — Bust in a R.mian mantle, facing the left, laureated. Legend.
WASHINGTON & INDEPENDENCE 1783 Reverse. — ONE CENT within a wreath of olive branches, tied by a
bow; below, is the fraction -j-^ Legend. UNITY STATEIS OF
AMERICA Size iS. Copper.
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2. WASHINGTON & INDEPENDENCE 1783.
Obverse. — Bust in a Roman mantle, facing the left, laureated. Legend. WASHINGTON & INDEPENDENCE • 1783 • [A different head from No. i.]
Reverse. — A seated figure of Liberty, with an olive branch in her extended right hand, and supporting in her left the staff and liberty- cap. Legend. UNITED STATES
Size 18. Copper.
3. WASHINGTON & INDEPENDENCE 1783.
Obverse. — Bust in a Roman mantle, facing the left, laureated. Legend.
WASHINGTON & INDEPENDENCE • 1783 • [Same head
as No. 2.] Reverse. — [Same design as No. 2.] Legend. UNITED STATES Edge. — An engrailed line. Size 18. Silver. Copper.
The head and figure are the same as No. 2, but the letters are heavier, and the date larger.
4. WASHINGTON & INDEPENDENCE 1783.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing ' the left, laureated. Legend. WASHINGTON & INDEPENDENCE • 1783 •
Reverse. — A seated figure of Liberty, with an olive branch in her ex- tended right hand, and supporting in her left, the staff and liberty- cap. Legend. UNITED STATES; in e.xergue, t. w. i. e. s.
Size 18. Copper.
Of this piece two dies are found differing in the letters and spacing, both on the obverse ;1 reverse, but the heads ai\d ligures appear to be the same ; the figures, however, arc *.i ent from that on No. 2, and not so well executed. One variety is struck with an
i. ;.;railed line on the edge.
5. WASHINGTON & INDEPENDENCE 1783.
Obverse. — Bust in a Roman mantle, facing the left, laureated. Legend. WASHINGTON & INDEPENDENCE • 1783 •
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Reverse. — [Similar design to No. 4.] Legejid. UNITED STATES;
in exergue, T. w. i. E. s. Size 18. Copper, Crosby 284...
A different head from either Nos. i or 2, and the drapery has a button on it. The rever.'^p is also frnm anotlier die: liian No. 4.
6. DOUBLE HEAD CENT.
Obverse. — Bus-t in uniform, facing the left, laureated; beneath, is an elongated star of eight points. Legend. WASHINGTON
Reverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left, laureated ; beneath, is a similar star. . Legend. _ ONE .QENT
Size 77. Copper.
The busts on the obverse ;md reverse are the same, with slight dilterences in tlie execu- tion. The head is similar to that on No. 4.
7. GEORGIVS TRIUMPHO 1783.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right, laureated. Legend. GEOR- GIVS TRIUMPHO.
Reverse. — The goddess of Liberty facing the left, behind a framework of thirteen bars, with a fleur-de-lis at each corner; in her right hand she holds an olive branch, and her left supports the staff of liberty; beneath, is the date 1783 Legend. VOCE POPOLI
Size 18. Copper.
6. V(/ASHINGTON THE GREAT.
Obverse— \{t2.6. facing the right. Legend. WASHINGTON •
THE . GREAT • D • G • Reverse. — A chain composed of thirteen rings, each bearing the
initials of one of the thirteen original States, and on the central
space 84 Size I J. Copper.
Only two specimens known, one in the collection at the U. S. Mint (S. 74), the other in the cabinet of William S. Appleton of Boston (A. 48).
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9. CONFEDERATIO 17854
Obverse.— Bust facing the right. Legend. GEN. WASHINGTON. Reverse. — A cluster of thirteen large stars upon a central field of size
8, within a glory of twenty-four groups of fine rays. Legend.
CONFEDERATIO • 1785 • Size 18. Copper, Appleton 12.
10. WASHINGTON CENT i786.t
Obverse.— Bnst facing the right. Legend. GEN. WASHINGTON. [Same obverse as No. 9.]
Reverse. — An eagle displayed, on his breast a shield argent, six pales gules, a chief azure; a bundle of arrows in his right talon, and an olive branch in his left; about his head, thirteen stars. Legend:
* E • PLURIBUS UNUM • 1786 Size 18. Copper, Appleton ij.
11. NEW JERSEY WASHINGTON CENT.J
Obverse.— Bust facing the right. Legend. GEN. WASHINGTON.
[Same obverse as No. 9.] Reverse. — A shield argent, six pales gules, a chief azure. Legend.
* E ♦ PLURIBUS * UNUM * Size 18. Copper, Crosby 1165.
This piece, found in a lot of oM coppers about ten yeans ngo, by Mr. John W. Hasel- tine, of Philadelphia, was purchaaiil at the Crosby sale, June, 1883, by Ix>rin G. Parmelee, of Boston, for six hundred and tv,enty dollars, the highest price as yet paid for any single Washington pifce. The date is probably 17S6.
12. NON VI VIRTUTE V\Q.\.— New Jersey.
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, facing the right. Legend. NON VI
VIRTUTE VICI. Reverse. — A shield argent, six pales gules, a chief azure. Legend.
* E ♦ PLURIBUS * UNUM * Size 18. Copper.
I The Early Coins of America. Plate VII. J Idem, p. 352.
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Only one specimen known ; it is in the cabinet of Lorin G. Parmelee. The head is dif- ferent and smaller than the three preceding numbers, and the shield i^ also smaller than that on No. II.
13. NEW YORK WASHINGTON CENT.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the right. Legend. NON VI VIRTUTE VICI
Reverse. — A seated figure of Liberty, facing the right, holding the scales of Justice in her left hand, and supporting in her right the staff and libwty-cap. Legeitd. NEO - EBORACENSIS •; in ex- ergue, 1780
Size 18. Copper, very rare.
14. ROBINSON S WASHINGTON CENT.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON PRESIDENT .1789
Reverse. — An eagle displayed, on his breast a shield argent, six pales gules; in his right talon an olive branch, and a bundle of twelve arrows in his left; in his beak, a ribbon inscribed unum e pluri-
BUS
Size 20. Silver. Copper.
A piece of recent date, published about 1863, by the late Alfred S. Robinson of Hart- ford, Conn. The dies were executed by George H. Lovett of New York. The head is similar to that on No. 2X.
15. LARGE EAGLE CENT 1791.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. WASHING- TON PRESIDENT 1791
Reverse. — An eagle displayed, on his breast a shield argent, si.x pales gules; in his right talon an olive branch, and a bundle of thirteen arrows in his left; in his beak, a ribbon inscribed unum e pluri- Bus and above his head, the words ONE CENT
£^^^.— UNITED STATES OF AMERICA • x •
Size ig. Copper.
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COINS OR WASHINGTON PIECES.
i6. SMALL EAGLE CENT 1791.
Obverse. — Bust in uniforin, facing the left. Legend. WASHING- TON PRESIDENT. [Same head as No. 15.]
Reverse. — An eagle displayed, with upraised wings, on his breast a shield argent, six pales gules, a chief azure ; in his right talon an olive branch, and a bundle of six arrows in his left; about his head are eight stars, above them an arch of clouds, reaching from w'ng to wing, and above the clouds, the words ONE CENT; under the eagle is the date 1791
Edge.— UnVYED STATES OF AMERICA • k .
Size ig. Copper.
An impression with edge lettered " Payable at Macclesfield Liverpool or Congleton," and one in brass, are recorded in the Bushnell sale, Nos. 1236, 1237. Also two trial strikes of the head, the coat without buttons and blank reverse, one with edge lettered, " Payable at the warehouse of Thos. & Alexr. Hutchison," and the other, " Payable at Macclesfield Liverpool or Congleton," will be noticed in Bushnell, 1242, and Crosby, 299.
17. LIVERPOOL HALFPENNY 1791.
(9(ji,^rj^. —Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. WASHINGTON PRESIDENT 1791 [Same obverse as No. 15.]
Reverse. — A ship sailing to the right; beneath, are two oak branches, crossed. Legend. LIVERPOOL HALFPENNY
£^^<.._PAYABLE IN ANGLESEY LONDON OR LIVER- POOL • < •
Size 18. Copper, extremely rare.
18. SHIP HALFPENNY 1793.
Obverse.-— ^\.\s\. in uniform, facing the left. Legend. WASHINGTON PRESIDENT. [Same obverse as No. 16.]
Reverse. — A ship sailing to the right; on a panel beneath, is the date 1793 Legend. HALFPENNY
Edge.—^KYKm.E IN ANGLESEY LONDON OR LIVER- POOL • X .
Size ig. Copper.
An impression in brass, is noted in the Bushnell sale, No. 1256.
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19. NAKED BUST CENT 1792.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right, filleted. Legend. WASH- INGTON PRESIDENT. 1792
Reverse. — An eagle displayed, with upraised wings, on his breast a shield argent, six pales gules; in his right talon an olive branch, and a bundle of thirteen arrows in his left; about his head six stars, and above them, the word CENT
^^^.'.— UNITED STATES OF AMERICA • • ■ • y- ■
Size 18. Copper, extremely rare.
20. WASHINGTON HALF DOLLAR 1792. Thirteen Stars.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. WASHINGTON PRESIDENT 1792 [Same head as No. 15.]
Reverse. — An eagle displayed, on his breast a shield argent, six pales gules, a chief azure; an olive branch in his right talon, and a bundle of thirteen arrows in his left; on a ribbon in his beak unum e plu- RiBus and above his head thirteen stars, twelve in a curve reaching from wing to wing, and one beneath, just over the head.
-fi'^^^.— UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - >
Size 20. Silver.
An impression in gold, formerly owned by M. I. Cohen of Baltimore, is now in the cabinet of Lorin G. Parmelee of Boston. Mr. Crosby in " The Early Coins of America," speaks of having seen only four impressions from these dies in silver; no additional speci- mens have come to the knowledge of the writer. The stars are six-pointed.
21. WASHINGTON HALF DOLLAR 1792.
Thirteen Stars, Copper.
Obverse.— 'QwzX. in uniform, facing the left. Legend. WASHINGTON
PRESIDENT 1792 [Same obverse as No. 20.] Reverse. — [Same as No. 20.]
Edge.—YXaxa. or lettered UNITED STATES- OF AMERICA - x Size ip. Copper, excessively rare.
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22. WASHINGTON CENT.
Obrerse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. GEO. WASH- INGTON BORN VIRGINIA FEB. 11. 1732. [Same head as No. 15.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 20.]
Size 20. Copper, Holland 8j2.
23. WASHINGTON HALF DOLLAR l^<j2.— Ge/z .<:c.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. G. WASHING- TON. PRESIDENT. I. 1792
Reverse. — An eagle displayed, on his breast a shield argent, si.x pales gules, a chief azure; an olive branch in his right talon, and a bundle of thirteen arrows in his left. Legend. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Sise 21. Silver, Bnshnell i2jj.
These dies were the work of Peter Get?, of L.incaster, Pa., referred to in the text. The reverse die does not appear to have been approved, as it was defaced by a cut made by a chisel, intended no doubt as a mark of condemnation. The head is similar to that en No. 15, from which in all probability it was copied. Only one impression is known; it is now in the collection of Lorin G. Parmelee.
24. WASHINGTON HALF DOLLAR ^^^^.—Geiz sc.
Ft/teen Stars.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. G. WASHING- TON. PRESIDENT. I. 1792 [Same obverse as No. 23.]
Reverse. T-Kn eagle displayed, with upraised wings, on his breast a shield argent, seven pales gules, a chief azure; in his right talon an olive branch, and a 'bv idle of six arrows in his left ; about !vs head, fifteen stars. Leg-^>/. .UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Size 22. Silver, extt. tely rare.
This reverse is also the work of Peter Getz. A copy of this piece executed about 1858, by tlie late Robert Lovett, Jr., for Wdliam fdler of Philadelphia, is well known. Impres- sions were taken in Silver, G. Silver, Cojjper, Brass and Tin. The word copy on the reverse has been occasionally removed from impressions.
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25. WASHINGTON HALF DOLLAR lyfz.
Fifteen Stars, Copper. Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. G. WASHING- TON. PRESIDENT. I. " 1792 [Same obverse as No. 23.] Reverse. — [Same as No. 24.] Size 21. Copper, rare.
26. WASHINGTON HALF TiO\A.h.YL.—Fonrohert.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. G. WASH- INGTON PRESIDENTI. 1792
Reverse. — An eagle displayed, on his breast a shield argent, six pales gules, a chief azure; in his right talon an olive branch, and a bun- dle of eleven arrows in his left. Legend. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Size 22. Silver, Anihon Part V. ^oj.
This piece, which appears to exist in but a. single impression, became known to col- lectors through the catalogue of the Jules Fonrobert collection. No. 6103, sold at Berlin, Germany, February, 1878. It was purchased at that time, by Prof. Charles E. Anthon of New York, since deceased, and is now owned by T. Harrison Garrett of Baltimore. The obvefse — although the head is different in drawing and expression — is probably a copy of No. 24, but we have no information as to when, where, or by whom it was exe- cuted. The transposition of the numeral in the legend to a final letter, will be noticed.
27. HALF CENT 1793.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the right; above, is the word
LIBERTY and beneath, the date 1793 Reverse. — HALF CENT inscribed between laurel branches, tied by
a bow; beneath, is the fraction ^ Legend. UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA Edge.— TWO HUNDRED FOR A DOLLAR Size i^. Copper.
Only two specimens known. Snowden 39 and Bushnell 1254.
28. WASHINGTON DOLLAR.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. TON PRESIDENT 1794
Legejid. WASHING-
22 COINS OR WASHINGTON PIECES.
^
Reverse. — An eagle standing within a wreath formed of olive branches.
Legend. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Size 26. Silver, Appleton jj.
A fabrication of late years. A specimen in copper is noticed in the McCoy sale, No. 2461.
29. GRATE CENT 1795.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the right. Legend. G. WASH- INGTON. THE FIRM FRIEND TO PEACE & HUMANITY *
Reverse. — An open fire-place with a grate, beneath which, LONDON 1795. Legend. PAYABLE BY CLARK & HARRIS 13. WORMWOOD ST. BISHOPSGATE •
Edge. — Engrailed.
Size 18. Copper.
This piece occurs with efige lettered, "Payable .it I^ndon Liverpool or Bristol."! There are two dies of the obverse, in one of which, the letters of the legend are nearer together r.t the bottom, than in the other. The head is of the same type as No. 15, but different in drawing and expression. An impression iu brass, is noted in the Bushnell sale. No. 1263.
30. LIBERTY AND SECURITY.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON. [Similar head to No. 15.]
Reverse — A shield argent, seven pales gules, impaling argent, fifteen mullets, ^nU above, an eagle displaced, with an olive branch in his right talon, and a bundle of three arrows in his left. Legend. LIBER.TY AND SECURITY
Edge.—AV^ ASYLUM FOR THE OPPRESS'D OF ALL NA- TIONS :: : ::
Size 21. Copper.
An im]iression in brass is noted in the sale of Aprril, 1863. Impressions also occur, in which the final "S" is omitted from the last word on the edge.
f Am. Journal of Numismatics, July, 1877, p. 23.
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31. LIBERTY AND SECURITY 1795.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the right. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON [Same head as No. 29.]
Reverse. — A shield argent, seven pales gules, impaling azure, fifteen mullets, and above, an eagle displayed, with an olive branch in his right talon, and a bundle of six arrows in his left; beneath, divided by the shield, is the date 1795 Legend. LIBERTY AND SECURITY
Edge.— ? AY AQUE AT LONDON LIVERPOOL OR BRISTOL *
Size iS. Copper.
Sijecitnens occur with edge lettered, "Birmingham, Redruth & Swansea," also, "An asylum for the oppress'd of all nations." One with plain edge size 17, Bushnell, 1260.
32. LIBERTY AND SECURITY 1795.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the right. Legend. • GEORGE WASHINGTON • [Similar head to No. 29.]
Reverse. — A shield, paly of sixteen argent and gules, impaling argent, fifteen mullets; above the shield an eagle displayed, an olive branch in his right talon, and a bundle of six arrows in his left; the date 1795 is divided by the shield. Legend. .LIBERTY AND SE- CURITY.
Edge.—A."^ ASYLUM FOR THE OPPRESS'D OF ALL NA- TIONS :: : ::
Size 21. Copper.
<Jnly two specimens are known, viz., Appleton 37, and Crosby 302.
33. WASHINGTON DOLLAR.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. WASHING- TON PRESIDENT 1796; the whole surrounded by a beaded circle, from which rays proceed outward.
Reverse. — An eagle displayed, with upraised wings, a shield upon his breast, an olive branch in Iii.s right talon, and a bundle of six ar- rows in his left; about his head fifteen stars. Legend. UNITED
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COINS OR WASHINGTON PIECES.
STATES OF AMERICA ; the whole surrounded by rays pro- ceeding inward. Size 24..
Described from No. 43, Plate XI, of Sjiowden's •' Medallic Memorials of Washington in the Mint of the United States." The piece which was owned at the time (1861), by H. Drumheller, of Schuylkill Co., I'a., had been only temporarily deposited at the Mint, and was included in the collection through error.
GEORGEIVS
34. NORTH WALES TOKEN.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. WASHINGTON [Similar head to No. 15.]
Reverse. — A harp, with a star at each side of the base, and sur- mounted by a crown, over which is another star. Legend. NORTH WALES
Size //. Copper.
An impression of this piece on a thick ]>lanchet llie edge lettereil, " Payable in Lancas- ter I^ndon or Bristol," will be noticed in the Crosby sale No. 310.
35. NORTH WALES TOKEN.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. GEORGEIVS
WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. 34.] Reverse. — A harp, with two small stars at each side, and surmounted
by a crown, over which is a fleur-de-lis. Legend. NORTH
WALES Size ly. Copper, Crosby jog.
36. NORTH WALES TOKEN.
Obverse. — Bust facing the right.
Reverse. — A harp surmounted tiy a crown. Legend. NORTH
WA,LES Size ly. Copper, Snoivdei loi.
This piece is described by Siiowden as being the same as No. 34, but witli bust facing right. This is an error, as the head on examination is entirely difierent. The reverse also shows a star at each side of the crown. T he obverse ard reverse are much worn, the legend on the obverse showing only the three la.^l letters "TON ", and the reverse in parts is quite indistinct.
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37. PATTERN TWO CENTS.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right, a star on each side; below, is the date 1863 Legend. GOD AND OUR COUNTRY
Reverse. — 2 CENTS in a wreath of wheat, tied by a band; the word cents in a curved h"ne. Legend. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Size 15. Copper. Nickel. Aluminum.
38. PATTERN TWO CENTS.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 37.]
Reverse.— 2 CENTS in a wreath of wheat, tied by a bow; the word
cents in a slightly curved line. Legend. UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA Size 15. Copper. Aluminum,
39. PATTERN FIVE CENTS.
(9(Jwrj^.— Undraped bust facing the right; below, is the date 1866
Legend. IN GOD WE TRUST Reverse.— Ti surrounded by thirteen stars; below, CENTS Legend.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Size ij. Nickel.
40. PATTERN FIVE CENTS.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 39.]
Reverse. — 5 within a circle of thirteen stars and thirteen rays; below,
CENTS Legend UNIFED STATES OF AMERICA Size ij. Nickel.
41. PATTERN FIVE CENTS.
Obverse. — [.Same as No. 39.J *
Reverse. — 5 within a wreath of laurel branches, tied by a bow.
Legend. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Size I J. Copper. Nickel.
There are two varieties of this reverse, the difference being in the size of the numeral.
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42. PATTERN FIVE CENTS.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 39.]
Reverse. — 5 within a wreath of olive branches, tied by a bow.
Legend. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Size ij. Copper. Nickel.
43. PATTERN FIVE CENTS.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; below, is the date 18G6
Legend. GOD AND OUR COUNTRY Reverse. — 5 within a wreath of olive branches, tied by a bow.
Legi-nd. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Size ij. Copper. Nickel.
An entirely different head from No. 39, being larger and bolder.
44. PATTERN FIVE CENTS.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 43.]
Rei'erse. — 5 within a wreath of laurel branches, tied by a bow.
Legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Size /J. Copper. Nickel.
45. PATTERN FIVE CENTS.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; below, is the date 1866 Legend. UNIiZD STATES OF AMERICA [Same head as No. 39.]
Reverse. — 5 CENTS within a wreath of laurel branches, tied by a bow. Lege7id. IN GOD WE TRUST
Size IJ. Copper. Nickel.
46. PATTERN FIVE CENTS.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 45. J
Reverse. — 5 surrounded by thirteen stars; below, CENTS Legend.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Size IJ. Copper.
WASHINGTON BEFORE BOSTON.
' 'Hostibus prima fugatis. ' '
The Siege of Boston by the Continental Army, ended by the British evacuating the city on the Seventeenth day of March, 1776. This event was a cause of general rejoicing, and on the twenty-fifth day of the month, Congress passed the following resolution. "That the thanks of this Congress, in their own name, and in the name of the Thirteen United Colonies, whom they represent, be presented to his Excellency General Washington, and the Officers and Soldiers under his command, for their wise and spirited conduct in the siege and acquisition of Boston; and that a Medal of gold be struck in commemoration of this great event, and presented to his Excellency; and that a Committee of three be appointed to prepare a letter of thanks, and a proper device for the Medal."
The Committee was composed of John Adams, John Jay, and Stephen Hopkins.
The dies for th>j medal ordered in pursuance of the above* quoted resolution, were executed at Paris in 1786, by Pierre Simon Duvivier am eminent engraver, the device and inscriptions being furnished by the FCoyal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles-Lettres. The bust was modeled after the one by Jean Antoine Houdon the celebrated French sculptor, executed from a cast of the face, taken by him at Mount Vernon in October 1785, as referred to in the preface. Houdon returned to Paris in January 1786.
This medal, the only one of Washington ordered by Congress,
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may be considered both in an historic and artistic point of view, the most important of the entire Washington series. It commemorates one of the prominent events in the history of the Revoluticrti, and also presents the first authentic medalHc portrait of Washington. The head rather too fully developed in the modeling, is admirably exe- cuted, and is held by many to be tJie standard medallic portrait, while the reverse as to design and workmanship surpasses at)y other in the record, t
The impression in gold struck for presentation to Washington, remained in possession of the descendants of a collateral branch of the family, until the winter of 1876, when it was purchased for the sum of Five thousand Dollars by fifty citizens of Boston, and given to the city. It is now in the Boston Public Library, the Trustees of that Institution having been selected as its custodians.
A silver impression from the same dies also owned by Washing- ton, said to have been presented to him by the French government and subsequently owned by Daniel Webster, is now the property of the Mass. Historical Society, donated April 16, 1874 by Peter Harvey the then owner. It forms one of a set of eleven medals all in silver, struck expressly for Washington, from the dies ordered by the Con- tinental Congress, between the years 1776 and 1781 in honor of differ- ent revolutionary heroes. Three or four other impressions in silver — original reverse — are said to be in existence, but their whereabouts is unknown to the writer.
t Electrotype copies of this head made in New York some t^'. nt' /ears ago, for a Mr. J. Crutchett, are well known. The bust is surrounded bv 3 '•la ssic b'ad, and beneath it appears, .4. Demarest Sc: the substitution of this name in lifci' i- the eal engraver, is an unwarranted assumption.
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A small medal published at Philadelphia about the year 1859, known a(S "The Siege of Boston Medalet," also commemorates this event. It was the work of the late Robert Lovett Jr. of that' city, being No. 2 of a series of three, the others not referring to Washing- ton. Mr. Lovett died November 1878; he was a good designer and engraver.
The obverse of this piece an equestrian figure, has been struck, or as usually termed muled, with a draped and also with an undraped bust of Washington. Both of these were engraved by Robert Lovett Jr. after the Houdon model, the first being originally combined with a reverse bearing the inscription " Pro Patria," and the second with "Dickeson's Coin & Medal Safe," as described in the appropriate groups. As medals they are of course foreign to this connection, but have been included in the list on account of the obverse.
47. WASHINGTON BEFORE BOSTON MEDAL.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; beneath the bust, DU viviER PARIS. F. Lcgettd. GEORGIO WASHINGTON SV- PREMO DVCI EXERCITVVM ADSERTORI LIBERTATIS ; at the base, COMITIA AMERICANA
Reverse. — To the left on an eminence, Washington and his staff mounted, in the distance, the City of Boston being evacuated by the British, and in the middle ground, the American troops drawn up ready to take possession ; to the right a fort, and near it two cannon on one of which, is inscribed duviv. Legend. HOSTI- BUS PRIMO FUGATLS; in exergue, BOSTONIUM RECU- PERATUM XVII. MARTII MDCCLXXVI.
Size ^j. Bronze, rare.
A type metal ca.st of a reverse similar to the above, with the Roman numeral D omittecl from the date, has come under the notice of the writer. This would indicate the Execution of another die before the one described, but discarded in consequence of the error in the date. No struck impression of this reverse is known to us.
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48. WASHINGTON BEFORE BOSTON MEDAL.
Second reverse.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 47.]
Reverse. — [Same design as No. 47, but from a different die.] Legend. HOSTIBUS PRIMO FUGATIS ; in exergue, BOSTONIUM RECUPERATUM XVII MARTII MDCCLXXVI
Size 4j. Silver. Bronze.
The dies of the obverse and of this reverse are in the Museum of the Mint at Paris, and impressions can be obtained. Slight differences are noticed throughout the reverse, the one most plainly marl<ed being the omission of one leg of a horse, in the group of officers to the left. In the original (No. 47), the legs immediately beneath the horse rid- den by Wa.shington, consist of four, in this reverse only three appear. The letters of the legend and those in exergue, the latter without punctuation, are also different. The sup- position is, that the die of the original reverse became impaired or broke in the striking, and the present reverse was executed to replace it.
49. WASHINGTON BEFORE BOSTON.— MW Medal.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 47.] Reverse. — [Same as No. 48.] Size ^2. Bronze.
This medal furnished at the United States Mint, is struck from gun metal dies made in i860, from a medal wilh the second reverse. The manner of making these dies is as fol- lows. The medal is submitted to a heavy pressure from gun metal heated almost mto a state of fusion, thus conveying to the metal in intaglio the obverse ^nd reverse of the orig-' inal piece, and forming dies from which the mint medals are struck. These impressions are necessarily much inferior to the originals.
50. SIEGE OF BOSTON MEDALET.
Obverse. — Equestrian figure in uniform, on an eminence, head facing ; in the distance appears the city, and to the right the American en- campment ; to the left a battery. Legend. GEO : WASHING- TON. 1776
Reverse.— SIF.GE OF BOSTON 1775-6 in three lines, within a wreath of olive branches tied by a bow, and connected at the top by a drum, two flags, and a stack of arms grouped ; below the
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wreath in a curved line, lovett's series no. 2. philada : Edge reeded. Size 20. Silver. Copper. Brass.
Impressions from these dies have been taken after the legend on the obverse, and the words, '^Lovett's Series No. 2. Philada:" were partially erased. They are easily recog- nized, as much of the detail in the distance and to the left on the obverse has also been removed, and the words on the reverse are still legible. Struck witli a plain edge. Tliesc dies were desti'oyed quite recently.
51. GEO: WASHINGTON 1776. Obverse. — [Same as No. 50.]
Reverse. — Bust of VVa.shington draped in a Roman mantle, facing the
right. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON Edge reeded. Size 20. Silver. Copper.
52. GEO: WASHINGTON 1776.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 50.]
Reverse. — Undraped bust of Washington facing the right; on edge of bust, LOVETT and beneath, r. l. Legend. GEORGE WASH- INGTON * SECURITY * Edge reeded.
Size 20. Copper.
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE.
The Declaration of Independence will never lack in interest nor lose in importance, by being constantly referred to or delineated, and of the many attempts which have been made to perpetuate this event, and fix it in the memories of our people, the well known painting by Trumbull takes a positive position.
But paintings are impaired by time and subject to accidents, while prints and ordinary reproductions are easily destroyed. Metal alone approaches the indestructible, and when Charles C. Wright carried out his idea of reproducing this picture in connection with Washing- ton, as a National Medal, he not only left a testimonial of his patriot- ism and artistic ability, but also bequeathed to posterity a legacy which will survive and always be appreciated.
This med^l the largest of the Washington series, and second only in importance to the " Washington before Boston Medal," was executed by the engraver a few years previous to his decease, which occurred June 7, 1854, at the age of fifty-eight. Mr. Wright an American by birth and the best die engraver this country has produced, was the author of numerous works, many of them quite equal to this in merit, but his name will perhaps be better preserved by means of the "Independence Medal," than by any other of his efforts.
The head after Houdon is the best medallic portrait of Washing- ton known to us, conveying all the truth and character of the original, and is remarkable for its excellence of execution, simplicity of treat-
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merit and dignity of expression. The reverse is admirably engraved, and is a faithful copy of the picture by Trumbull, representing the Congress of 1776 and'the Committee making their report of the famous Declaration.
A medal issued at Philadelphia in the latter part of November 1807, the work of John Reich a German by birth, at the time a resi- dent of that city and an assistant engraver at the United States Mint, had for a reverse a design representing the American' beaver gnawing at the over-shadowing British oak, the obverse bearing a portrait of Franklin. According to a notice in a contemporary Journal — the Aurora — of December ist, of the same year, fine impressions of this medal had that day been presented to George Clymer and Dr. Ben- jamin Rush, as surviving members of the Congress that declared the Independence of America, the medal having been struck in com- memoration of that splendid event.
Subsequently, this reverse was struck with an obverse by the same engraver, containing busts of Washington and Franklin together, the former in uniform. This is the medal second described in this list. No. 54.
No. 55 issued in 1834 appears to be of English work, the head after Stuart resembling somewhat that on the " Halliday Medal," de- scribed in a succeeding group; the device of tiie reverse, an eagle in flight with a scroll bearing the words, " All men are created equal, July 4, 1776," exhibits a freedom of execution, and excellence of drawing, which could only proceed from a practiced hand. The name of Lafayette introduced on the obverse, in connection with the Presi- dents of the United States from 1789 to 1834, the year of his decease, S
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is a graceful tribute to the memory of one, whose unselfish services in support of the Declaration, have endeared him to every American.
No. 56 by J. A. Bolen of Springfield, Mass., presents the Houdon profile. The reverse of this piece is a copy of the obverse of the medal known as the "Libertas Americana," executed at Paris in 1783 by Dupre, at the instance of Franklin, in commemoration of the Declaration of Independence, and the surrenders of Burgoyne and Cornwallis.
53. INDEPENDENCE MEDAL.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left; on edge of bust, C. c. wrigiit. D & F. GEORGE WASHINGTON in two parallel lines, divided by the bust.
Reverse. — A copy of Trumbull's picture of the Congress of 1776, and the Committee making their report of the Declaration of Indepen- dence; above, is inscribed DECLARATION OF and beneath, INDEPENDENCE JULY 4™ 1776. Near the edge in a curved line, c. c. wright. fecit
Size 5^. Bronze, 7)ery rare. Tin, Bushnell i2'/j.
Admirable electrclypf copie.s of this medal are in e.^islence. They were made a few years ago by a Mr. G. Segebaden, and are quite deceptive.
54. THE AMERICAN BEAVER.
Obverse. — Busts of Washington and Franklin accolated, facing the left, the former in uniform; on edge of arm, r.
Reverse. — The American beaver gnawing at the English oak, symboliz- ing the destruction of British authority in the American Colonies, In exergue, 1776
Size 26. Bronze.
The second use of thi.s observe. It was originally struck with a reverse refeiTing to the Peace of 1 783, No. 58 of the catalogue.
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55. THE AMERICAN EAGLE.
Obverse. — Bust of Washington in unifoi-m, facing the left; beneath the bust, J. H. H. Around the bust in three circular lines, G. WASH- INGTON EL"^ 1789 SERV? 8 YEARS J. ADAMS EL. 1797, 4 Y. T. JEFFERSON EL. 1801 8 Y. J. MADISON EL. 1809 8 Y. J. MONROE EL. 1817 8 Y. J. Q. ADAMS EL. 1825 4 Y. A. JACKSON EL. 1829 LAFAYETTE APPOINTED MAJ GE':' OF THE U. S. ARMY 1777 DIED MAY 20, 1834
Reverse. — An eagle in flight, the United States shield in his right talon, and an olive branch and a scroll inscribed, ALL MEN ARE CREATED EQUAL JULY 4. 1776. in his left talon ; at the top, the word INDEPENDENCE and at the base, the date 1834 con- nected by a row of thirteen stars. Edge — plain or engrailed.
Size J2. Tin, rare.
An impression, with the additional names M. Van Buren, W. H. Harason, and J. K. Polk on the obverse, and the date 1834 removed from the reverse of the piece, in rather a clumsy manner, is in the cabinet at the United States Mint. \_Snowden No. //.]
56, LIBERTAS AMERICANA.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right; beneath the bust, BOLEN Legend. WASHINGTON
Reverse. — Head of Liberty facing the left, with hair streaming back- wards, and over the right shoulder a pole and liberty-cap; on edge of shoulder, bolen Legend. LIBERTAS. AMERICANA. In exergue, 4 JUIL • 1776.
Size i6. Silver. Bronze. Brass. Tin.
PEACE OF 1783.
The following advertisement appears in the issue of December 28, 1805, of the United States Gazette, published at Philadelphia. "A medal worthy of the illustrious Washington has been executed in Philadelphia by a German artist (J. Reich] upon the designs of a person of taste, under the inspection of the Director of the Mint, the librarian of the Philosophical Society, and other gentlemen of pro- fessional ability or acknowledged judgment."
A description of the medal is also given with the information that, "Proof impres.>ions in gold and silver are now submitted to publick examination, at the book store of John Conrad & Co. where subscriptions will be received for the same. In gold 50 Dollars, Silver at 5."
The person of taste referred to, was Joseph Sansom a prominent merchant of Philadelphia, and the medal described is the one first mentioned in the subsequent list. The engraver John Reich, spoken of by Dunlap (Arts of Design in the U. S.) as employed at the mint and "the best artist in his line that Philadelphia had i. J," produced quite a number of medals, showing excellent workmanship and taste in execution.
This medal designed co commemorate the acquisition of sover- eignty at the Peace of 17S3, represents Washington in uniform, the portrait probably after Stuart, but as it also possesses some of the characteristics of the Trumbull head, it is difficult to assign any
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particular source as the model. The design of the reverse is graceful and appropriate, and the work in good keeping.
It formed one of a set of four, originally known as the "Sansom Medals," designed as "a series upon the happy establishment of the American Revolution," and was the first one to be issued. The others were the Franklin with the beaver reverse, referred to on page 33, the Washington and Franklin described in this list, and the "Commission Resigned," No. 71 of our catalogue, all of which were executed by Reich at the instance of Mr. Sansom.
The obverse die of this medal broke quite early in the striking, but the reverse is still preserved by the descendants of Sansom, and is said to be in good condition, as is also the obverse of the Wash- ington and Franklin medal.
The portrait of Washington on the second described medal also in uniform, is similar in character to the first, and no doubt was intended for the same, slight changes being requisite to harmonize it with the added head of Franklin.
The placing of Washington and Franklin together on this medal is peculiarly significant, showing the influence of the civil as well as the military efforts in bringing about the successful issue to the struggle for independence. The Warrior and the Statesman, action and negotiation, working together accomplished the end, and the Peace of 1783 was due quite as much to the one, as to the other.
57. PEACE MEDAL.— C C. A. U. Si
■Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left; on edge of arm R. Legend, G. WASHINGTON C. C. A. U. S.
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Reverse. — An eagle with lightning in his talons, and an olive branch in his beak, descending upon a section of the globe, inscribed UNITED STATES ; above the eagle, is the date 1783
Size 26. Silver, extremely rare.
This medal alluded to in the text as one of a set originally termed the " Sansom Medals," is generally known by its abbreviated legend, " C. C. A. U. S." — Commander in Chief of the Armies of the United States.
58. PEACE MF-HPiL..— Second obverse.
Obverse. — Busts of Washington and Franklin accolated, facing the left, the former in uniform; on edge of arm r. [Same obverse as No. 54.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 57.]
Size 26. Silver, I'ery rare. Bronze.
This is also one of the "Sansom Medals." The dies as mentioned in the text are still in existence, but in all probatiility no further use will be made of them.
MILITARY AND CIVIL CAREER.
The prominent events in the life of Washington are so closely con- nected with contemporary history, that the inscriptions on the medals of this group— a number of which were issued in his lifetime— furnish to the historical student a brief epitome of the subject. Beginning with the appointment as General of the Armies of the Colonies, and ending with his relinquishment of the Presidency of the United States, the struggle for Independence, and the establishment of the Union, are brought clearly to view. One link in the chain is, however, singu- larly omitted; 90 allusion is made to the Presidency of the Conven- tion of 1787, which, marking the commencement of the civil career of Washington, was quite as importan'- in its results as any of the events which are recorded.
To the collector also, this group possesses considerable interest. It includes the "Manly Medal," the first issued in this country bearing the portrait of Washington; others again of considerable rarity, and some presenting heads altogether different m character from the ordi- nary medallic renderings.
The first two pieces described in this list— the portrait after Du Simitiere— are, as regards the obverses, from the same dies as Nos. 20 and 22 of the coins, in which group they have been usually included, but the inscriptions on the reverses should certainly entitle them to be designated as medals, and they have therefore been placed in this connection.
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The "Manly Medal," as it is generally termed, the production of Samuel Brooks of Philadelphiq.f was published in that city, by J. Manly, March, 1790, and as mentioned, is so far as we know, the first Washington Medal issued in this country. With the advertisementj announcing its appea. xnce and soliciting subscriptions, appears a certi- ficate dated February 22, 1790, by Thomas Mifflin, Governor of Penn- sylvania; Richard Peters, Speaker of the House of Assembly; Chris- tian Febiger, Treasurer of the State; and Francis Johnston, Colonel of the Army, declaring the portrait on the medal to be " a strong and expressive likeness, and worthy the attention of the citizens of the United States of America." The advertisement also states that "to subscribers a medal will be delivered of fine white metal, to resemble silver, for one dollar ; of a fine gold colored metal for two dollars ; of fine silver, for four dollars; and of gold, in proportion to weight."
The head on this piece was executed in all probabilit)', from a model furnished by Joseph Wright, who painted a portrait of Wash- ington from life, at Philadelphia, in 1784, which was well known at the time and approved of as a likeness, and is said to have also taken a cast from the face, from which he produced a bust. The medal,, rather rude in execution, represents Washington as quite aged.
Joseph Wright, son of Patience Wright, who became famous as a modeler in wax, was born at Bordentown, New Jersey, in 1756, and studied in London and Paris. While not possessed of any particular artistic ability, his portraits are truthful to nature, and always convey a sense of individuality.
t Samuel Brooks, goldsmith and seal-cutter, 29 South Front Street. Philadelphia City Directory, 1793.
\ The Pennsjlvania Packet and Daily Advertiser, March 3, 1790.
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In the early part of 1790, Wright took advantage of the regular attendance of Washington at Trinity Chapel, New York, to draw a profile portrait in crayon during the services, without his knowledge. From this the artist afterwards made an etching— probably the first executed by a painter in this country — which he printed on a small card and published the same year, and in this shape has come down to us, one of the most faithful and interesting portraits of the Pater Patriae. It represents Washington in uniform, and was esteemed at the time to be an excellent likeness. The etching is executed with much taste and freedom, and became known in EIngland shortly after its publication, by close copies made by the engravers Coliyer and Chapman.
This portrait' will be found on the "Twigg Medal," and on Nos. 66, 67 and 68, by Thomas Wyon, son of George Wyon, the head of a family whose members have maintained for four generations, promi- nent positions in England as die engravers. Of these contemporary productions, the head on the " Twigg Medal "—although not a good rendering— gives the l?est idea of the original, those by Wyon not being very faithful.
The head on the medal bearing the joint names of Wright and Bale, no doubt the work of Charles C. Wright alone, shows quite a different treatment of the Houdon model, from that on th- "Independence Medal," being inferior in drawing and expression. The three-quarter face, No. 76, also by Wright, gives the Stuart portrait, while the head on the "Robinson Medalet," executed by George H. Lovett, presents a free rendering of Houdon.
The portrait on No. 63, "George Washington, of Virginia", is of 6
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no particular type. The dies for this medal — heretofore considered a contemporary piece — it is now stated were prepared in Baltimore,, about twenty-five years ago, at the instance of certain dealers, by a German die engraver, Selig Baumgarten, who settled in that city in- i852.t The workmanship is of the rudest character, and as the ob- ject seems to have been to deceive, by selling the impressions as if struck during the first Presidency of Washington, the appearance of the pieces must have materially aided the purpose.
The most important medal in this group in an artistic point of view,, and as recording two of the most significant acts of Washington, is the " Commission Resigned, Presidency Relinquished," No. 70, exe- cuted about the beginning of the centur)', by Halliday, a celebrated, die engraver of Birmingham, England. The head is probably after Stuart, and both the obverse and reverse are engraved in the very best . manner. W'e are not informed as to whether it was produced at the instance of an English admirer of Washington, or was merely an un- dertaking of the artist, but be that as it may, it is one of the valuable pieces of the series, and impressions have belome very rare. The portrait and design are well known, however, through the yeopy made by John Reich, No. 71, originally forming one of the set of "Sansom Medals," alluded to in the previous group, and published at Philadel- phia, in the latter part of 1807.
59. GENERAL OF THE AMERICAN ARMIES.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legcttd. WASHING- TON PRESIDENT 1792 [Same obverse as No. 20.]
t Vide Sale Catalogue, Massamore. Nov. 30, 1883.
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Reverse.— * GENERAL OF THE AMERIC/AN ARMIES 1775 RESIGNED 1788 PRESIDEiNT OF THE UNITED STATES 1789 - in ten parallel lines.
Size ig. Copper, very rare.
This piece occurs with the edge lettered, " United States of America."— 4*//<'/o«, ^o.
60. GENERAL OF THE AMERICAN ARMIES. Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. GEO. WASH- INGTON BORN VIRGINIA FEB. 11. 1732. [Same obverse as No. 22.]
Reverse.— * GENERAL OF THE AMERICAN ARMIES 1775 RESIGNED 1783 PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES 1789 - in ten parallel lines.
Stse ip. Silver, extretnely rare. Copper.
This reverse, although bearing the same in.^cription as No. 59, is from another die, the letters being differently spaced. An impression in silver, Size 20, with the edge lettered, "United .States of America," will be noticed in the Bushnell sale, No. 1244,
61. MANLY MEDAL.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left ; on edge of arm, brooks.
F. Legend. GEO. WASHINGTON BORN VIRGINIA, and
beneath the bust, FEB. 11. 1732. in two lines. Reverse.— QY.Vi^'^Kl. OF THE AMERICAN ARMIES, 1775.
RESIGNED, 1783. PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
1789. in ten parallel lines; above the inscription a star, and below,
in a curved line near the edge, j. manly &c. 1790.' Size so. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
Impressions in llVonze occur without tlie name of the engraver brooks, and in some cases the namPof the publisher has been erased from the piece. The omission of the en- graver's name arises from the fact that the medals were first cast before being struck, and the casts did not always fit into the die. Impress! ns in silver and tin are extremely rare. One in gold, is in the possession of William S. Appleton of Boston.
62. MANLY MEDAL.— 5^<r^«^ obverse. Obverse.— ^\x%t in uniform, facing the left; on edge of arm, s. b. f. Legend. GEO. WASH>INGTON NATUS VIRGINIA BR WM. C. and beneath the bust, 11 FEB. O. S. 1732. in two lines.
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Reverse. — [Same as No. 6i.] Size J I. Silver. Bronze.
The reverse of this medal is from the same die as No. 6i, but the obverse, although presenting a similar head, is from another die, the engraver in this case using his initials- s. B., instead of his surname. The abbreviations of the legend no doubt refer to West- moreland County, as the l^irthplace.
63. GEORGE WASHINGTON OF VA.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the right. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON OF VIRGINIA
Reverse. — A pyramid of fifteen cannon balls, and beneath, two swords crossed. Legend. GEN' OF THE AMERICAN ARMIES 1775 RESIGNED THE COMMAND 1783 • ELEC!^ PRESI- DENT OF THE UNITED STATES 1789 • in two concentric lines.
Size 21. Copper, Appleton, 16. Brass, Bushnell, 1282. Lead,
Alassainore.
tieorge \V. Ma'^saniore of Baltimore, the owner of the impression in lead, is the authority for the statement referred to in the text, that the dies of this medal were executed in that city about twenty-five years ago, and that the three impressions above noted are all that were taken at the time.
64. GEORGE WASHINGTON OF VA.—Restrike.
Oh'erse. — Bust in uniform, facing the right. Legend. GEORGE
WASHINGTON OF VIRGINIA [Same obverse as No. 63.] Reverse. — [Same as No. 63.] Size 21. Gold. Silver. Copper.* Brass.
A restrike (Jany. 1883), from the original dies of No. 63. After taking sixty-four im- pressions, one in gold and twenty-one in each of the other metals, the dies were destroyed.
*
65. TWIGG MEDAL.
Obverse. — Bust in irhiform, facing the right; on edge of arm, tvvigg. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON. \
y?^w«^.— GENERAL OF THE AMERICAN ARMIES. 1775. RESIGN'D THE COMMAND. 1783. ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. 1789. in nine parallel lines.
Size 22. Tin.
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66. WYON yi'E.'DM^.— Presidency resigned.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left; on edge of arm, wvoN
Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON 7?«v„,^_GENERAL OF THE AMERICAN ARMIES. 1775.
RESIGND THE COMMAND 1783 ELECTED PRESIDENT
OF THE UNITED STATES 1789. RE-ELECTED, 1793. RE-
SIGN'D. 1797. in nine parallel lines. Size 2^. Tin, rare.
67. WYON yi'E.Ti KI.A.— Resumed command.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left; on edge of arm, t.'wyon Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON DIED 14. DECEMBER 1799. AGED 68.
/^f:vr.y^._GENERAL OF THE AMERICAN ARMIES 1775. RESIGN'D THE COMMAND 1783. ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES 1789. RE-ELECTED 1793. RE- SIGN'D 1797. JR.ESUMED THE COMMAND OF THE ARMIES 1798. in twelve lines.
Size 2j. Tin.
A 'ii":lar poitrait to No. 66, but difTeieTil in parts and not so well executed. Only two impressions are known to us, one in the collection at the U. S. Mint {Siio7vJfii g), and the other in the cabinet of the writer. Snowden's description makes the reverse the same as No. 66. An e.xainination of the piece proves this to be an error.
68. REPUB. AMERL
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, facing the right; on edge of arm, wyoN and below the bust, 1796 Lege^id. GEORGE WASHINGTON
Reverse. — In a beaded circle, a cannon, fasces, and caduceus crossed, behind a. scroll inscribed, REPUB AMERI Legend. GEN^ OF THE AMERICAN ARMIES 1775 RESIGN^* THE COMM? 17S3: ELEC" PRP:SIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES 1789 I RESIGNED THE PRESIDENCY 1796 - in three con- centric lines.
Size 21. Bronze. Tin.
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69. REPUB. P>MK'R\.—Second obverse.
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, facing the right; on edge of arm, wyon Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON BORN FEB. 11. 1732. DIED Dc. 21. 1799 [Same bust as No. 68.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 68. ]
Size 21. Bronze. Tin.
70. HALLIDAY MEDAL.
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, facing the right; on edge of arm, halli- DAY. .s. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
Reverse. — A pedestal bearing upon one side the U. S. shield; over it is thrown a fringed cloth, upon which are deposited a bundle of fasces and a sword encircled by an olive wreath. Legend. COM- MISS.ION RESIGNED: PRESIDENCY RELINQUISHED. In exergue, 1797
Size j/f.. Bronze, very rare. Tin, very rare.
Two impressions in silver are noted. Crosby 351, and Wood 2400 a.
71. SANSOM MEDAL.
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, facing the right; on edge of arm, r. Legend G. WASHINGTON PRES. UNIT. STA.
Reverse. — A pedestal bearing upon one side the U. S. shield. [Same design as No. 70.] Legend COMMISS. RESIGNED: PRESI- DENCY RELINQ. In exergue, 1797
Size 26. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
A copy of the "Halliday Medal" executed by John Reich for Joseph San.^om, and published at Philadelphia in 1807, being one of the set of "Sausom Medals," referred to on page 37. The head of the obverse is closely imitated, but the reverse is quite different in detail from the original and not so well executed. These dies became useless through rust, before many impressions were taken, and tlie medals have become very rare, espe- cially those in silver.
72. ShUSOlA rnKDATu.— Mini Series.
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, facing the right; on edge of arm, R. Legend G. WASHINGTON PRES. UNIT. STA. [Same as No. 71.]
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Reverse. — [Same as No. 71.] Size 26. Silver. Bronze.
A reproduction of No. 71, made at the United .States Mint about the year 1859, through hubs taken from the original dies, forming new dies from which these medals furnished at the Mint, are now struck. This makes of course an exact reproduction, losing but little in the transfer. The letters are necessarily new, but in this case they have been so closely imitated, that comparison alone shows any difference. In the original the final letter "Q" of the legend on the reverse, is close to the floor of the pedestal, in the reproduction the distance is greater.
73. SANSOM ME.UA'L..— Third dies.
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, faci"ng the right; on edge of arm, r.
Legend. G. WASHINGTON PRES. UNIT. STA. [Same as
No. 71.] Reverse. — [Same as No. 71.] Size 2g. Bronze. Tin.
A reproduction through the same hubs as mentioned in the preceding note, but conveyed to a larger die. The letters are also larger and not especially made as in the former case, to imitate the originals. On the reverse, the floor of the jjedestal lias not been tooled out to the edge as in the other, the hub not transferring that portion of the design. These dies, formerly in jjossession of the late Joseph J. Mickley — now in jirivate hands — are in good condition.
74. WRIGHT & BALE MEDAL.
Obiierse. — Head facing the left ; beneath the head w. FT and near
the edge in a curved line, wright & bale Legend. GEORGE
WASHINGTON Reversed— ^OR^ FEB 22? 1732. CHOSEN COMMAND^ IN
CHIEF JULY 1776. CHOSEN PREST 1789. DIED DEC^ 14.
1799. AGED 68 YEARS, in six parallel lines, within a wreath
of oak branches, tied by a bow. Size 28. Silver, very rare. Tin, very rare.
An impression in .silver before ihe inscription, but with the wreath, and one in bronze reverse blank, will be noticed in the Bushnell sale Nos. 133S-1339. A trial impression of a similar head by Wright, reverse blank, is also recorded in the s;'.ine sale, No. 1335.
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75. WRIGHT & BALE yiKDAl..— Second reverse.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 74, with the names; of the engravers partly
removed.] Reverse.— BOR^ FEB. 22° 1732 CHOSEN COMMAND'^ IN
CHIEF, JULY 1776 CHOSEN PRES^' 1789 DIED DEC^ 14
1799 AGED GS YEARS in six parallel lines, within a wreath of
oak branches, tied by a bow. Size 28. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
The reverse of this medal is from another die than No. 74, the letters of tlie inscription being differently spaced anil punctuated, and not so regular. The wreath is entirely differ- ent, the leaves broader and not so much worked on, altogether more graceful and artistic. The obverse also occurs with a blank reverse, generally in tin.
76. GEN. OF THE AMERICAN ARMIES.
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, three-quarter face to the left. Legend.
BORN FEB. 22 1732. DIED DEC. 14 1799. Reverse.— Q^-^. OF THE AMERICAN ARMIES 1775. RESIGD.
THE COMD. 1783. ELECTED PREST. U. S. 1789. in seven
lines, the first two, and last two curving. Size 12. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
These dies have been destroyed quite recently. The oljverse has been struck with a number of other reverses.
77. ROBINSON'S MEDALET.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON, FIRST IN WAR, FIRST IN PEACE the whole surrounded by a border of scroll work, and alternate eagles and stars.
Reverse.— ^QRH. FEB. 11. 17-32. GENERAL AMERICAN AR- MIES, 1775. RESIGNED. 1783. PRESIDENT, 1789 TO 1796. GENERAL U. S. ARMY, 1798. DIED, 1799. in nine lines, in a wreath of roses.
Size 21. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
As this medal has been heretofore known by the name of the jiubliiher, the late Alfred S. Robinson of Hartford, Conn., we have thought best to continue the name, although tjotliing appears on th.e piece to warrant it.
EULOGISTIC INSCRIPTIONS.
" Time increases his fame."
Contemporary esteem and the reverence of posterity, have given birth to many admirable expressions referring to Washington, and the legends and inscriptions of the following medals, form no unimportant part of the record.
With the polished utterance of the philosopher, the patriotic decla- rations of freemen, and the endearing expressions of affection, the lan- guage of eulogium seems to have been almost exhausted. Voltaire, when combining in Washington the genius of a soldier with the qual- ities of a statesman, showed in a brief sentence the foreign appreciation, while we, in our own homely designation, " Pater Patriae," give voice in quite as significant a manner to the feelings of his countrymen.
This -group, attractive in its connection, also includes some of the best work of the series, and is entitled to the further consideration of beginning with the earliest medallic memorial of Washington. This medal struck at Paris in 177S by order of VoItaire,t presents an imaginary portrait of Washington, no authentic representation being available at the time in Europe. The brilh'ant Frenchman gave us no effigy, but the piece will always be valued for its epigrammatic legend, and as being the first medal issued in honor of Washington.
The head on No. 79 resembles in some respects the profile by James Sharpies or Sharpless, an English artist, painted from life at
t Journal and letters of Samuel Curwen, an American, iu England, from 1775 to 1783, entry of April 20, 1778.
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Philadelphia in 1796, for Robert Gary, of London, a business corres- pondent of Washington, prior to the war for independence. The por- trait, an admirable likeness, is well known through many copies in pas- tel made by the artist, from one of which an engraving was executed in 1868, by H. B. Hall. The painting is still owned in England, but was exhibited in the United States in 1883, together with a full face also by Sharpless, and'autotype copies sold at the time. The head on the medal represents Washington as more aged than the painting. No. 80, by Westwood, bears a portrait quite different from any other in the series, and unlike any known original. Both of these medals, issued shortly after the decease of Washington, are of English origin, and show skill of execution.
The "Fame Medal," published in 1803, the head resembling that on No. 79, is a beautiful tribute to Washington, and as a piece, occupies a prominent position in the cabinet. The design of the reverse, simple and broad in its treatment, is executed in an artistic manner. The "Emancipator of America," the head very hke that on No. 80, and which is known but in a single impression as noted, seems to convey a similar idea. These pieces are also of English origin.
The "Eccleston Medal," an important production by Webb, de- signed and published by Daniel Eccleston, of Lancaster England, in 1805, represents Washington in armor — a singular conceit. The head is admirably modeled and the entire work executed in the very best manner, but as a portrait it cannot be assigned to any particular origi- nal. Daniel Eccleston, a member of the Society of Friends, is said to have possessed considerable mechanical ingenuity, and was well known for his many eccentricities. He was also a collector of coins.
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and medals, and besides. the Washington Medal, issued a halfpenny token in 1794, bearing his own portrait, called the Lancashire half- penny, and in 1802 published a large medal by Hancock, in honor of Napoleon. Eccleston passed two or three years in America, and during his residence in Virginia met Washington at Alexandria, who gave him an invitation to spend a few days at Mount Vernon. f His admiration for Washington expressed in this permanent manner, in- sures for his name a lasting remembrance.
No. 89, which has come to be known as the "Ugly Head Medal," deserves its reputation so well as being the most unprepossessing of the entire series, that we have concluded to retain the title, although not very pleasing as a designation. The engraver may have intended to give us the Stuart head, but the effort at translation is not a whit more successful than the attempt at engraving.
"Time increases his fame," as regards the obverse, was executed by William Kneass, chief engraver at the United States Mint from 1824 until the year of his decease, 1840. If the Houdon type was in the mind of the designer, the resemblance is not very striking. The inscription of the reverse, which was prepared about i860, thouj^h brief is particularly appropriate.
The profile by Joseph Wright, especially mentioned in the pre- ceding group, will be found on No. 92 by J. A. Bolen of Springfield, Mass.
No. 94 by William H. Key of Philadelphia, assistant engraver at the United States Mint since 1864, presents a well known head after Houdon. The different reverses struck with this obverse, principally
t Tlie Coin Collector's Journal, December, 1882.
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dfter an outline frame was etched around the head, are quite numerous, but man; of them bear no reference whatever to Washington, being mule pieces of the very first water.
No. 96 by C. C. Wright after Houdon cannot be cited too often as an admirable medallic portrait. The reverse as described is the third combination, but is appropriate. The original issue of this ob- verse, is recorded in the group referring to the birth and death of Washington.
Nos. 100 to 105 inclusive, of which only one set of each was struck in the metals mentioned and the dies destroyed, were executed by Wright at the instance of tlie late Charles I. Bushnell of New York.
Nos. 106 to 109 inclusive also exist only in single sets. All of these pieces together with Nos. 88, 95, 97 and 99, bear the Houdon portrait.
78. VOLTAIRE MEDAL.
Obverse— Wtid^d facing the right. Legend. G^ WASHINGTON E« GENERAL OF THE CONTIN'- ARMY IN AMERICA.
Reverse. — A military trophy, consisting of a cannon, mortar, balls, drum, and a trumpet and flags, resting on the ground, with diverg- ing rays. Legend. WASHIN. REUNIT PAR UN RARE AS- SEMBLAGE, LES TALENS ^\} GUERRIER & LES VER- TUS DU SAGE
Size 2j. Bronze.
Two irapies.5ions in silver are known. One in the possession of William S. Appleton of Boston, the other as we are informed by that gentleman, is in the Imperial Museum at Vienna. A specimen in tin is noticed in the Fewsmith sale, No. 1578.
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79. THE HERO OF FREEDOM.
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, facing the right. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON OB: 14 DEC 1799 IE: 68
Reverse.— THE HERO OF FREEDOM THE PRIDE OF HIS COUNTRY AND ORNAMENT OF HUMAN NATURE 1800 • in eight parallel lines, within a wreath of an oak and olive branch, crossed ; on the wreath are twelve stars, and from another at the junction above, thirteen arrows diverge towards the inscrip- tion. Legencf. LATE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Size 2/f.. Silver, Bushiiell ijoj. Bronze.
80. WESTWOOD MEDAL.
Oln'crse. — Bust in civil dress, facing the right; on edge of arm, west- wood. F. Legend. GEORGE) WASHINGTON ESQt^ LATE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Reverse.— ^\T\i COURAGE AND FIDELITY HE DEFENDED THE RIGHTS OF A FREE PEOPLE DIED DPX? 14. 1799 AGED 68 in eight curved lines within a wreath of laurel leaves, tied by a ribbon and ornamented with thirteen stars; at the junc- tion at the top, thirteen arrows diverge towards the inscription. Legend. MADE COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE AMER- ICAN FORCES THE 15 JUNE 1775
Size 2j. ' Bronze.
One or two specimens are known in tin. IVoodward.
81. WESTWOOD M¥.YiAL..— Second reverse.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 80.]
Reverse. — [Similar to No. 80, but from a different die.]
Size 2^. Bronze.
This reverse, although similar in design and lettering to the preceding, is from another die, the arrangement of the lettere and wreath being quite different. In the inscription, periods after "PEOPLE"' and "68" will be notice<l, and the bow of the wreath is differently dis- posed. The field containing the inscription is also wider, and the arrows at the top longer.
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82. 'WKST\NOO'D.— Copper shell.
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, facing the right; on edge of arm, west- wood Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON; all within a heavy wreath of oak leaves.
Reverse. — Struck as a shell, convex.
Size 38. Copper, Wood 4.5^.
The head on this shell is entirely different from the "Westwood Medal," resembling somewhat that on No. 79, which is supposed to be the work of the same engraver.
83. EMANCIPATOR OF AMERICA.
Obverse. — Bust facing the right; on edge of arm, i. w. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON OB: 14 DEC« 1799. JE: 68.
ie^2/«-5^.— EMANCIPATOR OF AMERICA in three curving lines between an olive and oak branch; above the inscription the angel of Fame flying to the left, holding to her mouth a long trumpet.
Size 28. Bronze, Applcton 55.
84. FAME MEDAL.
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, facing the right ; on edge of arm, h and below, an acorn and oak leaf Legend. WASHINGTON BORN FEBRUARY 11 1732 DIED DECEMBER 21 1799
Reverse. — Fame flying over land and sea blowing a trumpet, an oak wreath in her left hand; a vessel in the distance, and the sun on the horizon. Legend WISDOM VIRTUE & PATRIOTISM; in ex ergue, MDCCCIII
Size 24.. Bronze, rare.
85. ECCLESTON MEDAL.
Obverse. — Bust in armor, facing the right; on edge of arm, webb. Legend GENERAL WASHINGTON INSCRIBED TO HIS MEMORY BY D: ECCLESTON. LANCASTER MDCCCV.
Reverse. — An Indian standing, with an arrow in his right hand and leaning on a bow, in a double circle between the words, THE
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LAND WAS OURS. Legend. HE LAID THE FOUNDA- TION OFAMERICAN LIBERTY IN THE XVIII CENTURY. INNUMERABLE MILLIONS YET UNBORN WILL VEN- ERATE THE MEMORY— .OF THE MAN WHO OBTAINED THEIR COUNTRYS FREEDOM in three concentric lines. Size 4.8. Bronze. Tin, Appleton 68.
86. THE DEFENDER OF LIBERTY.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right. Legend. WASHING- TON • BORN FEB • 22 • 1732
Reverse. — U. S. A. enclosed by a laurel wreath. Legetid. THE DEFENDER OF LIBERTY
Size 24. Lead.
An exiremely rude piece : the only impression we have seen, is in Uie collection at the U. S. Mint, obtained since the publication of Mr. Snowden's list.
87. THE HERO OF TRENTON.
Obverse.— V,ws\. to right. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON Reverse. —IVi^ HERO OF TRENTON, PRINCETON, GLOU- CESTER, YORKTOWN, &c. Size JO. Lead, McCoy 234.8.
88. THE HERO OF AM. INDEPENDENCE.
Obverse. — Head facing the right, within a wreath of olive branche.s lied by a bow, below which, the letter m Legend. WASHINGTON
Reverse. — DIED DEC. 11. 179'J. in three lines within a wreath of laurel branches tied by a bow, below which, merriam boston Legefid. THE HERO OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE. *
Size J J. Silver. Copper. Bronze. Brass.
89. UGLY HEAD MEDAL.
Obverse.^ — Bust in civil dress, full face; beneath the bust, i. b. g Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON BORN FEBY 22. 1732. * DIED DEC*^ li. 1799. *
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Reverse.— A MAN HE WAS TO ALL HIS COUNTRY DEAR, in four parallel lines, within a wreatli of olive branches, tied by a bow; above is an eye, from vvliich rays issue over the upper part of the field.
Size 24.. Silver. Copper. Tin.
A medal, the dies for wliich were cut many years ago by one Gardiner. They remained unused and unknown until within a short time, when they were brought to light. [Wash- ington Memorial Medals. By W. Elliott Woodward 1S65.]
90. UGLY HEAD HlKVih.'L,.— Second reverse.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 89.]
Rei>erse. — An eagle holding the olive branch and arrows, and sur- rounded by stars. Size 2^1.. Copper. Tin.
91. TIME INCREASES HIS YAm-E..— Mint Series.
Obverse.— WitTnA facing the right. Legend. GEORGE WASHING- TON
Reverse.— Tim.^ INCREASES HIS FAME, in four parallel lines, within a wreath of olive branches, tied by a bow.
Size 18. Gold. Silver. Copper. Bronze.
92. HE LIVED FOR HIS COUNTRY.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left; beneath the bust, j. a. BOLEN Legend. WASHINGTON
Reverse— HY. LIVED, FOR HIS COUNTRY, in three parallel lines, within a wreath of olive branches: above and below the in- scription, a dotted line.
Size 18. Copper. Brass. Tin.
93. HE LIVED FOR HIS COUNTRY.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left; beneath the bust, bolen Legend. THE FATHER OF OUR COUNTRY
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Reverse. — [Same as No. 92.] Sise 18. Copper.
A similar bust to No. 92, with slight differences, the most marked being in the ribbon of the cue, which on this obverse is much shorter; an additional button will also be noticed on the coat. The obverses h.ive been struck together.
94. PROVIDENCE LEFT HIM CHILDLESS.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left; beneath the bust, key
Legend. PATRIAE PATER 1732 yj^tw-j^'.— "PROVIDENCE LEFT HIM CHILDLESS THAT
THE NATION MIGHT CALL HIM FATHER". 1799. in seven
lines. Size 18. Silver. Copper. Bronze. Brass. Tin.
95. PATER PATRI^.
Obverse. — Undraped bust, facing the left. Legettd. GEORGE
WASHINGTON BORN 1732 DIED 1799 Reverse. — Bust of Washington draped in a Roman mantle, facing the
left. Legend. PATER PATRIAE Size ij. Silver. Bronze.
96., SI QU.-ERIS MONUMENTUM.
Ob^derse. — Undraped bust facing the left; on edge of bust c. c. w. f
Legend GEORGE WASHINGTON Reverse.— SI QUMR'iS MONUMENTUM CIRCUMSPICE in three
lines, within a glory of rays, surrounded by a circle of thirteen
rings linked, forming an endless chain; in each ring, the initials of
one of the original thirteen States. Size ^o. Bronze.
Struck fn 1883, being the third use of this obverse. It was originally struck with a reverse referring; to the birth and death of Washington, No. 133, of the catalogue.
97. WASHINGTON STAR.
Obverse. — Head facing the right, in the upper part of the field, between a laurel and palm branch, crossed.
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Reverse. — WASHINGTON in a gloiy of rays shaped into a large star, and surrounded by a border of thirteen semi-circles each containing a star.
Size 20. Silver. Copper. Tin.
98. WASHINGTON STPiR.— Second obverse.
Obverse. — Equestrian figure in uniform, full face, hat in the right hand held to the rear; on the foreground, cannon balls and the letter l and in the distance a camp. Legend. GEN. GEORGE WASH- INGTON, 1776.
Reverse. — [Same as No. 97.] Edge reeded.
Size 20. Silver. Tin.
This obverse and the obvci'se of No. 97 , have been struck together.
99. WASHINGTON STAR.— 5»«M sc.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left.
Reverse. — A star of five points, with diverging rays.
Size 7. Silver.
For purity of outline and delicacy of execution, the head on this tiny medalet, the pro- duction of F. B. Smith, cannot be surpassed.
100. THOUGH LOST TO SIGHT.
C'^Jrrrjf.— Head facing the left. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON Reverse.— TViOXiCW LOST TO SIGHT TO MEMORY DEAR
in five lines, surrounded by a border in which are thirteen stars. Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
This reverse was also struck with an obverse bearing the same head in a wreath of laurel, witliout legend.
101. THOUGH LOST TO SIGHT.
Obverse.— \{(iz.6. facing the left. Legend. GEORGE THE GREAT
[Same head as No. 100.] Reverse. — [Same as No. too.] Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
This reverse was also struck with an obverse bearing tlie same head in a three tjiianer wreaOi of laurel branches. Legend. WASHINGTON
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102. QUANDO ULLUM.
Obverse.— ¥icd.d facing the left. Lege>id. GEORGE WASHING- TON [Same obverse as No. 100.]
Reverse.— QUANDO ULLUM INVENIEMUS PAREM in four lines, surrounded by a border in which are thirteen stars.
Sise 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
This reverse was also struck with an obverse bearing the same head in a wreath of
laurel, without legend.
103. QUANDO ULLUM.
Obverse.— \i&2.di facing the left. Legend. GEORGE THE GREAT
[Same obverse as No. 10 1.] Reverse. — [Same as No. 102.] Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
This reverse was also struck with an obverse bearing the same head in a three quarter wreath of laurel branches. Legend. WASHINGTON
104. WHOM ALL DO HONOR.
Ci^z'm^.— Head facing the left. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON
[Same obverse as No. 100.] Reverse.— \SIYiOn ALL DO HONOR MUST BE GREAT in four
lines, surrounded by a border in which are thirteen stars. Size iS. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
This reverse was also struck with an obverse bearing the same head in a wreath of laurel, without legend.
105. WHOM ALL DO HONOR.
Obverse.— We.2.d facing the left. Legend. GEORGE THE GREAT
[Same obverse as No. loi.] Reverse. — [Same as No. 104.] Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
This reverse was also struck with an obverse bearing the same head in a three quarter wreath of laurel branches. Legend. WASHINGTON
6o EULOGISTIC INSCRIPTIONS.
io6. MARK WELT HIS STEPS.
Obverse. — Head facing the right; on edge "f neck, rl in script letters. Legend. THE GREAT WASHINGT^^N [Same head as No.
97] Reverse.— G^^KT WASHINGTON HA. LIVED FOR YOU,
MARK WELL HIS STEPS HIS COURSE PURSUE in eight
lines. Size i8. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
This reverse was also struck with t^vo other obverses bearing the same head. One above an oak and palm branch crossed, Legend, george Washington; the other plain.
107. WHILE WE ENJOY THE FRUIT.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 106.]
i?^^rj^.— WHILE WE ENJOY THE FRUIT, LET US NOT FORGET HIM THAT PLANTED THE TREE in seven lines. Sise 18. Silver. Copper. Bras.s. Tin.
This reverse was also struck with two otlier obverses bearing the same head, as described in preceding note.
108. HOW ABJECT EUROPES KINGS.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 106.]
Reverse.— ViQ\N ABJECT EUROPES KINGS APPEAR, BY THE
SIDE OF SUCH A MAN. in seven lines. Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
This reverse was also struck with two other obverses beaiing the same head, as de- scribed in note to No. 106.
109. FREEDOMS' FAVORITE SON.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 106
Reverse.— WNW. FAIR FI ciEDOMS' FAVORITE SON. HAIL
IMMORTAL WASHINGTON, in six lines. Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
This reverse was also struck with two other obverses bearing the same head, as de- scribed in note to No. io5.
MOUNT VERNON.
The medallic memorials of the home and tomb of Washington, make a valuable contribution to the cabinet of the collector. Many of them important in size, and admirable in design and execution, and all, of interest for the subject, it may be safely assumed that the pieces of this group, are quite as attractive as any others of the series.
Those by Frederick B. Smith, a pupil of C. C. Wright, show him to be but little inferior to the American prototype, as a modeler and engraver. His work thoroughly sincere and artistic in feeling, dis- plays a harmony of purpose both in conception and execution, which is extremely satisfactory. Mr. Smith, born in New York, Dec. 26, i8ii, still practices his profession although well advanced in years, and seems to have lost none of his early enthusiasm. The names of his former and present business partners, Hartmannf and Horst, appear on several of the medals, but the work is entirely his own.
All the pieces with the exception of Nos. 114 and 115, bear the Houdon bust, the most noteworthy after those by F. B. Smith, being that on No. 1 18 by Wright, an admirable medallic portrait. The original reverse for this head, the inscription referring to the dates of birth and death of Washington, will be found described in the succeed- ing group.
No. 1 1 3 by George H. Lovett, one of a series of sixteen, bearing
— •
■\ Herman Hartmann, a German by birth, died in New York, March 27, 1865.
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on the reverses, designs of the different residences of Ihe Presidents of the United States, from Washington to Lincoln, is a good example of that engraver. A similar head on No. 124 by Mr. Lovett, is also well executed. The bust on " Resurgimus," by Joseph H. Merriam of Boston, deceased, is a good copy of the Duvivier on the "Washington before Boston Medal" — the favorite model — which it. also closely followed in the beautiful little piece by George H. Lovett, the last one of the list.
The equestrian figure by Mr. Lovett No. 1 14, is a fictitious por- trait. Thi.s obverse v/as originally used in connection with reverses, referring to different headquarters occupied by Washington during the war for independence, as described in that group.
no. THE HOME.— /: B. Smith sc.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the left; beneath the bust, F. B. SMITH F. N. Y. Legend. GEORGE WASHING- TON.
Reverse. — A view of the mansion, with the river to the left. In exer- gue, RESIDENCE OF WASHINGTON MOUNT VERNON, VIRGINIA; near the edge, f. b. smith f. n. y.
Size .^o. Tin.
111. THE HO'M'E..— Smith sc. second obverse.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left; one edge of bust, f. b. smith
& HARTM.^NN N. Y. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON Reverse. — [Same as No. IIO.] Size 40. Tin.
112. THE HOME..— Smith sc. tkird obverse.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the left; beneath the bust, F. B. SMITH & HORST N. Y. Legend. GEORGE WASH- INGTON.
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Reverse. — [Same as No. no.] Size 4.0. Tin.
A different obverse from No. t lo, although the heads resemble e.ich other closely; small differences, however, in the tooling of the hair and drapeiy, Can be easily perceived.
113. THE HOME.— Zwi//'f Pres. Series.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right; below the bu.st, G. H. LOVETT N. Y. Lege7td. GEORGE WASHINGTON, FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE U° STATES the whole, sur- rounded by a wreath composed of roses and leaves.
Reverse. — A view of the mansion; beneath the design, G. H. L. N. Y. Legend. WASHINGTON'S RESIDENCE AT MOUNT VER- NON
Size 22. Silver. Copper. Bronze. ' Tin.
This head with the same legend, but surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves, was struck in tin with a blank reverse, Size 21.
114. THE YiOyiE..—Lovctt sc.
Obverse. — Equestrian figure in uniform, full face, hat in the right hand held to the rear; on the foreground, cannon balls and the letter L and in the di.stance a camp. Legend. GEN. GEORGE WASH- INGTON, 1776. [Same obverse as No. 98.]
Reverse. — A view of the house; beneath the design, g. h. l. Legend. THE HOME OF WASHINGTON MOUNT VERNON Edge reeded.
Size 20. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
115. THE HOME. — Lovctl sc. second obverse.
Obverse. — Equestrian figure in vniform, on an eminence, head facing.
In the distance appears the city of Boston, and to the right a camp;
to the left a battery. Legend. GEO: WASHINGTON. 1776
[Same obverse as No. 50.] /?^zw.jf.— [Same as No. 114.] Edge reeded. •<
Size 20. Tin.
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1 1 6. THE IrLOMK.—Lovf/t sc. third obverse.
Obveise. — Head facing the right, in the upper part of the field, be- tween a laurel and palm branch, crossed. [Same obverse. as No.
97-] Reverse. — [Same as No. 1 14.] Edge reeded.
Size 20. Silver. Copper.
117. THE 1 0HiB. —Smith b:' Hartmann.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left; on edge of bust, F. b. smith & HARTM.'VNN N. Y. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. m.]
Reverse. — A view of the entrance to the tomb, in a half wreath of oak and olive branches, tied by a bow; beneath the bow, s & h; above are clouds, and Fame flying to the right surrounded by diverging rays, a trumpet in her right hand held to her mouth, and a wreath in her left. Legend. TOMB OF WASHINGTON MOUNT VERNON, VIRGINIA.
Size ^o. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
n8. THE TOMB.— 5«?//i &^//a/-/OTr7««.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left ; on edge of bust, c. c. w. f
Legend. GEORGE W^ASHINGTON Reverse. — [Same as No. ii/-] Size 4.0. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
Only one set struck. Same obverse .is No. 96, this being the second use of it : the die was originally struck with a reverse, referring to the birth and death of Washington, No. 133 of the catalogue.
119. THE TOMB.— ^. B. Smith sc.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the left; beneath «• the bust, F. B. SMITH F. N. Y. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON. [Same obverse as No. no]
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Reverse. — A full view of the tomb, with an obelisk at each side of the entrance, and some figures in front In exergue, TOMB OF WASHINGTON, MOUNT VERNON, VIRGINIA; near the
edge, F. B. SMITH F. N. Y.
Size 4.0. Tin.
120. THE lOW^.—Smith sc. second obverse.
Ohverse. — Undraped bust facing the left; on edge of bust, F. b. smith & HARTMANN N. Y. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. in.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 119.]
Size 40. Tin.
121. lYi'E, lOm'Q. —Smith sc. third obverse.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the left; beneath the bust, F. B. SMITH & HORST N. Y. Legend. GEORGE WASH- INGTON. [Same obverse as No. 112.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 119.]
Size 40. Tin.
122. RESURGIMUS.— 7>/^/-r/V7w.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; beneath the bust, merriam Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON. BORN FEBRUARY 22. 1732.
Reverse.— K tomb. Legend. DIED DECEMBER 14. 1799 RE-
SURGIMUS •
Size 20. Silver. Copper. Tin.
/
Thii obverse occurs witli a blank reverse, struck in tin.
123. RESURGIMUS.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON BORN FEBRUARY 22. 1732.
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Reverse.— A tomb. Legend. PTED' DECEMBER 14 .1799. RE-
SURGIMUS Size 20. Tin.
A copy of No. 122, and not so well executed.
124. THE tQyi^.—Loveit sc.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right. Legend.
GEORGE WASHINGTON Reverse.— IhQ tomb, in a beaded circle. Legend. WASHINGTONS
TOMB, MT. VERNON, VA.; a row of thirteen stars, completes
the circle of the legend. Size iS. Copper.
125. THE TOMB. — Lovett sc. second obverse.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left. Reverse. — [Same as No. 124.] Size 18. Copper.
126. THE TOMB.— ZoveUse. third obverse.
O^T'fw.— Statue by Houdon. Legend. WASHINGTON STATUE
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. Reverse. — [Same as No. 124.] Size 18. Copper.
127. THE TOMB.— Loveit sc. fourth obverse.
Obverse.— Brown's Equestrian Statue. Legend. WASHINGTON
STATUE N. Y. Reverse. — [Same &s No. 1 24.] Size 18. Copper.
128. THE TOMB.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the left.
Reverse. — The tomb in an ornamental border, in which are thirteen
stars. In exergue, the letter L Size 12. Silver.
Two impressions in gold, have come under the notice of the writer.
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BIRTH, DEATH AND CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY, FEB. 22, 1832.
The Medals referring to the dates of the birth and death of Wash- ington, with the exception of the one first named in the h'st, and those •belonging to the "Series Numismatica," are of American work, the most important being No. 133, the obverse by Charles C. Wright and the reverse by F. B. Smith. The head, after Houdon, is very little inferior in modeling and execution to that of the " Independence Medal," while the reverse, an admirably engraved oak wreath, is supe- rior to any similar work of the series.
The obverse is still in existence, and has been struck from quite recently with a different combination. No. 96 ; but the reverse die was destroyed after a .few impressions onl}' were taken, including those struck with the bust by Smith & Hartmann, No. 134.
The piece first described issued in all probability immediately after the decease of Washington, is of English origin, the head after Stuart. Of the three medals belonging to the extensive French publication, en- titled "Series Numismatica Universalis Virorum Illustrium," the one by Bacon gives purely a fictitious portrait. The others by Vivier are after Houdon and well modeled, the heads on both being the same, the error in spelling the name in one, being corrected in the other.
No. 135 by Robert Lovett Jr. published in i860, does not present a very satisfactory rendering of the Houdon bust, and, although the largest and most ambitious, is certainly not the best Washington
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Medal produced by that engraver. No. 136 by the same artist, also after Houdon, is much better, and No. 143 by George H. Lovett shows taste and skill of execution.
Nos. 138 and 139 by George H. Lovett are mules, the obverses really belonging to two of the sets of the Headquarters, as described in that group. Nos. 151 to 154 inclusive, of which only one set of each was struck in the metals mentioned and the dies destroyed, were executed by Wright, for the late Charles I. Bushnell of New York. The heads after Houdon, are not very good exponents of that en- graver's abilities.
Nos. 1 5 5 and 1 56 the former after Floudon, and the latter probably after Stuart, are the work of the late Anthony C. Paquet; the first, struck at the United States Mint, is a beautiful medalet.
The equestrian figure No. 158, resembles so closely a similar de- sign on the business card of Bale & Smith, that we have no hesita- tion in ascribing the work to those engravers. Nos. 145, 146, 149 and 150, are mule pieces; the obverses by George H. Lovett have little to recommend them.
No. 160 struck in 1832 in commemoration of the Centennial Anni- versary of the birthday of Washington, the head probably after Hou- don, is well known. The dies were executed in Philadelphia, but we are unable to give the name of the engraver. Impressions in tin were struck and distributed by the gold and silver artificers of Philadelphia, in the civic procession in that city, Feb. 22, 1832, which, although more than half a century has passed, is still referred to as a remarkable demonstration. t Impressions in silver were given to the officers of
f A banner carried in tlie procession bore the design of the obverse of this medal, as ap- pears by a contemporary print in possession of R. Coulton Davis, of I'liilaielpliia.
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the day, and it is stated that one in gold was expressly struck for pre- sentation to Lafayette, as a memento of the occasion. No. 161 was struck during the same procession, by the tin-plate workers, the die for the purpose having been cut on the face of a hammer.
No. 162, by Godfrey Conradt of Philadelphia, struck for and worn in the procession by the cordwjiiners, and No. 163 by Thomas, of New York, appear to exist only in single specimens.
A cast of the obverse of the "C. C. A. U. S. Medal" No. 57, with a reverse "Centennial Anniversary 22d February 1832," also cast, formerly in possession of the late Joseph J. Mickley, will be noticed in the Bushnell sale No. 1365.
129. BORN FEB 22d, 1732.
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, facing the left. Legend. GEN^
GEORGE WASHINGTON. ie«vrjt.— BORN FEB 22° 1732. DIED DEC^ 14 1799 in four
parallel lines, within a wreath of oak_branches, crossed. Size 28. Tin, rare.
130. SERIES NUMISMATICA.— ^<z^<?«.
Obverse. — Head facing the right; beneath, bacon sculp. LcgC7td.
GEORGIUS WASHINGTON Reverse.— ^Ki:\5'~, VIRGINIAE IN AMERICA FOEDERATA
AN. M.DCC.XXXII. OBIIT AN. M.DCC.XCIX.— series nu-
MISMATICA UNIVERSALIS VIRORUM ILLUSTRIUM M.DCCC.XIX. DU-
RAND EDIDIT; the inscription in six parallel lines. Size 26. Bronze.
131. SERIES NUMISMATICA.— F/z//Wr.
Obverse. — Head facing the left; beneath, vivier f. Legend. GEOR- GIUS WASINGTON
•JO BIRTH, DEATH AND CENTENNIAL, 1832. .
. . . «
Reverse. — [Same as No. 130, but from another die, the letters of the
inscription being larger.] Size 26. Bronze.
132. SERIES NUMISMATICA.— FzwV/-.
Obverse. — Head facing the left; beneath, vivier f. Legend. GEOR-
GIUS WASHINGTON Reverse. — [Same a.s No. 131.] Size 2(5. Bronze.
This oVjverse although bearing the same head as No. 131 is from a different die, the eiTor in omitting the letter "h" from WASHINGTON being corrected. A variety of this piece with very slight differences, is noted in the Appleton Cat-ilogtie.
133. BORN IN VIRGINIA.
Oh'erse — Undraped bust facing the left; on edge of bust, c. c. w. f Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON
/e^,,r.sf.— BORN IN VIRGINIA FEB. 22. 17?2 DIED IN VIR- GINIA DEC. 14. 1799 in six parallel lines, within a wreath of oak leaves, tied by a bow.
Size ^0. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
Same obverse as No. 1 18, this being the original use of it. The reverse die was exe- cuted by F. B. Smith. Only two impressions in silver, three in bronze, and three in tin, were struck.
134. BORN IN VIRGINIA.— 5^<r^«rf obverse.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left ; on edge of bust, f. n. smith cS: HARTMANN N. V. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. 1 1 1.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 133.]
Size 40. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
Two impressions in silver, three in bronze, and three in tin, and llie reverse die de- stroyed.
135. FIDELI CERTA MERGES.
Obverse. — Undraped bu.st facing the right ; bcneatli the bust, lovett FHiLA. Legend. GEORGIUS WASHINGTON PR/ES. PRIM. RER. CONF. AMER. MDCCLXXXIX
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Reverse. — Minerva with a wreath in each hand, seated by an altar en- circled by a half wreath of palm branches, completed at the top by the words, FIDELI CERTA MERGES ; on the seat, rl in script letters, and below, MDCCCLX. Legend. NATUS FEB. XXII. MDCCXXXII OBIIT DEC. XIV. MDCCXCIX.
Size jj. Bronze. Tin.
An impression in silver, is noticed in the McCoy sale, No. 2322.
136. BORN FEB. 22, -i-T^^.— Robert Lovett Jr. sc.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; on edge of bust, lovett
Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON Reverse.— ?>0^^ FE2 22 1732 DIED DEC: 14 - 1799 - in four
lines, the first and last curved, within a wreath of olive branches.
Edge reeded. Size 20. Silver. Copper. Tin.
s
137. WASHINGTON, BORN, 1732.— (?f^.^. Zw^//f<:.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right. ie,.-,,^;-5^._WASHINGT0N, BORN, 1732. DIED, 1799. in three
lines, the first curved, within a wreath of olive branches. Size 18. Copper. Bronze. Brass. Tin.
138. WASHINGTON, BORN, \Tyi..— Second obverse.
Obverse. — Pust in uniform, facing the left, surrounded by a border
ornamented with semi -circles and stars. Reverse. — [Same as No. 137.] Size 18. Copper.
139. WASHINGTON, BORN, l^2,2.— Third obverse.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left, surrounded by a border
ornamented with shields and stars. [Same bust as No. 138.] Rezierse. — [Same as No. 137.] Size 18. Copper.
This diverse and that of the preceding piece, were originally used in the sets of the ■"Headquarters," executed by George H. Lovett, and described in that group.
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140. WASHINGTON BORN, xti"^— Shield and star.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 137.]
/e^m^.— WASHINGTON BORN, 1732 DIED, 1799 in three lines,
the first curved, within a wreath of palm branches; at the base, the
U. S. shield, and at the joining at top, a star. Size 18. Silver.
141. SHIELD AND ^TP^.'R.— Second obverse\
Obverse. — [Same as No. 138.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 140.] \
Size 18. Copper.
142. SHIELD AND ST AR.— Third obverse.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 139.] Reverse. — [Same as No. 140.] Size 18. Copper.
143. BORN 1732 DIED I'jgq.— Thi shield.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right. Legend, GEORGE WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. 124.]
Reverse. — BORN 1732 DIED 1799 in two curving lines, above and below the U. S. shield; at top and base, are laurel branches crossed.
Size 18. Copper.
144. TH^ SUl'E'L'D.— Second obverse.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left. [Same obverse as No. 125. J Reverse. — [Same as No. 143.] Size 18. Copper.
145. THE S^\K\^V>.— Third obverse.
Obverse.— S>\.-sX\.\t by Houdon. Legend. WASHINGTON STATUE
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. [Same obverse as No. 126.] Reverse. — [Same as No. 143.] Size 18. Copper.
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146. THE SHIELD.— i^J^ar/^ obverse.
Obverse— Brown's Equestrian Statue. Legend. WASHINGTON
STATUE N. Y. [Same obverse as No. 127.] Reverse. — [Same as No. 143.] Size 18. Copper.
147. WASHINGTON NATUS \^J,7..— Liberty Cap.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 143.]
7?fz/«'5f.— WASHINGTON NATUS 1732 OBIT 1799 in three par- allel lines; above the inscription a Liberty cap with diverging rays, the whole surrounded by a circle of alternate eagles and stars.
Size 18. Copper.
148. LIBERTY Q,KP.— Second obverse.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 144.] Reverse. — [Same as No. 147.] Size. 18. Copper.
149. LIBERTY CAP .—Third obverse.
Obverse.. — [Same as No. 145.] Reverse. — [Same as No. 147.] Size 18. . Copper.
150. LIBERTY CKP.—Fourlk obverse.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 146.] Reverse. — [Same as No. 147.] Size 18. Copper.
151. BORN FEB. 22. 1732. — Bushnell series.
Obverse. — Head facing the left, in a wreath of laurel. [Same head as No. 100.]
Reverse.— BO-R.^ FEB. 22. 1732 DIED DEC. 14. 1799 in four lines, the last curved, within a wreath of laurel branches, tied by a bow, the whole surrounded by a border in which are thirteen stars.
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
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152. BUSHNELL ^^^\^?>.— Second obverse.
Obverse. — Head facing the left, in a three-quarter wreath of laurel branches. Legend. WASHINGTON [Same head as No. 100.} Reverse. — [Same as No. 151] Size j8. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
153. BUSHNELL '^^'RIY.'^.— Third obverse.
C(5z'fw.— Head facing the left. Legend. GEORGE WASHING- TON [Same obverse as No. 100] Reverse. — [Same as No. 151.] Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
154. BUSHNELL S'ERl^S— Fourth obverse.
Obverse:— Hezid facing the left. Legend. GEORGE THE GREAT
[Same obverse as No. 101.] Reverse. — [Same as No. 151.] Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
155. BORN 1732 DIED 1799. — Mint series.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; on edge of bust, p Reverse.— ^O^^ 1732 DIED 1799 in four parallel lines, within a
wreath of olive branches. Size 12. Gold. Silver. Bronze.
156. BORN 1732 DIED l^^.—Paquet sc.
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, facing the right; on edge of bust, ap Reverse. — [Same as No. 155, the letters smaller.] Size 12. Copper.
157. NATUS 1732 OBIIT 1799.— ^o'^<'-
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the right, surrounded by thirteen^ stars.
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Reverse.— '^Kl\3'=> 1732 OBIIT 1799 in a circle formed of an inner and outer line, across which is a tablet — equally dividing the in- scription— bearing a fac-simile of Washington's signature.
Size 6. Silver.
A reduction of the bust on the Norwalk Memorial piece, No. 369 of the catalogue. Only a few impressions taken, when the dies broke.
158. BORN FEB. 22d 1732.
Obverse. — Equestrian figure advancing to the right, hat in his left hand held forward. LegeJiel. GEORGE WASHINGTON
Reverse.— BOR"^, FEB. 22° 1732. PRESIDENT 1789 TO 1796. DIED, 1799. in six parallel lines, in a beaded circle, surrounded by alternate stars and liberty caps.
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
159. BORN FEB. 22d 1732.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left, surrounded by a border ornamented with semi-circles and stars. [Same obverse as No. 138.] Reverse. — [Same as No. 158.] Size 18. Copper. Brass. Tin.
160. CENTENNIAL MEDAL 1832.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right, in an oval medallion carried by an eagle in flight. The eagle is surrounded by diverging rays, and the medallion is draped with a ribbon bearing the inscription, PATRIAE PATER
Reverse.— SimiCYi & DISTRIBUTED IN CIVIC PROCESSION FEB^^ 22'''" 1832 THE CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH DAY OF WASHINGTON BY THE GOLD & SILVER ARTIFICERS OF PHILAD. in eleven parallel lines.
Size 20. Silver. Tin.
These dies are still :,truclc from, and impressions in copper, bronze, brass and tin, show- ing the reverse to be badly cracked, are common. Original impressions known only in silver and tin, have become very rare. A few specimens in copper struck about 1858, before the reverse die cracked, are in existence.
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161. CENTENNIAL 1832.
C^^m^-.—Und raped bust facing the left. Legend. GEO. WASH- INGTON. FEB 22 1832 Reverse. — Struck as a shell. Size 26. Tin plate.
162. CONRADT MEDAL.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the right; below the bust, conradt,
170 N. FOURTH s.
Reverse.— TW^ FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY FEBRUARY
22d. 1832 in six lines; at the base, PHILA. Size 23. Tin.
The only impression of this piece, which has come to the knowledge of the writer, was formerly owned by the late Joseph J. Mickley, and was disposed of at the sale of his effects, Philadelphia, November 5, 1878. The present possessor is unknown to us. The Philadelphia City Directory for the year 1831, contains the following: "Godfrey Conradt Engraver 170 N. 4th Street."
163. THOMAS MEDAL.
Obi'ersc. — Bu.st facing the right; below, THOMAS N- Y. Legend.
WASHINGTON BORN FEB^ 22^" 1732 ;?^z;?w.— CENTENNIAL at top; CELEBRATION at bottom; be-
t^veen, "FIRST IN WAR, FIRST IN PEACE. FIRST IN THE
HEARTS OF HIS COUNTRYMEN" in four lines, the second
and third only straight. Size 22. Tin, Appleton j6.
FUNERAL MEDALS.
The Medals of this group although few in number, are perhaps the most valued of all the earlier Washington pieces. The time and pur- pose of their issue and their legends, give to each an interest beyond all others, and the possessor insensibly appropriates a particular niche in the collection, for their preservation.
" He is in glory, the world in tears," may seem to be an exagger- ated expression, but we imagine that these few words more fully con- vey the feelings of a nation in mourning, than pages of eulogy or declamation.
The medals Nos. 165 and 166 which are the best known, are said to have been struck for, and worn in, the funeral ceremonies held at Boston shortly after the decease of Washington. The former in the Masonic demonstration of February 11, 1800, attended by sixteen hundred brethren, and the latter at the civic procession of eleven days later. Original impressions in silver of these pieces, are quite rare.
The dies for both were executed by Jacob Perkins of Newburyport Mass., a man of marked ingenuity, whose name is closely connected with the history of bank note engraving in this country; which, in improvements and appliances has resulted in such excellence of pro- duction, that American note's are recognized as superior to those of all other nations. Mr. Perkins also produced the dies for the other pieces mentioned in this list, with the exception of No. 164 which is stated to have been the work of Nicholas Pearce, a fellow-craftsman.
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The designs for all were furnished yy Dudley A. Tyng a prominent lawyer, and at the time the Unite J States Collector of Customs at Newbuiyport.
The portraits of the different pieces are of the same type, and were taken without doubt from the profile drawn and etched by Joseph Wright in New York in 1790, and particularly referred to on page 41 ; the head on No. 164 being most like the original, and better in char- acter and expression than any of the others. This portrait was well known in the New England States, both in original impressions of the etching, and through a copy published in the March number of the Massachusetts Magazine, 1 79 1.
The head on No. 167, which is known in but a single example, is smaller than those on Nos. 165 and 166, indicating another die, while impressions of these from at least four or five dies are in existence, slight variations only distinguishing them. No. 168 struck on an oval planchet — also only known in a single impression — not having come under the immediate notice of the writer, the portrait is assumed to be of the same character as the others.
No. 164 the most important in the group both as to si^e and design, has become extremely rare, especially in good condition, the soft metal in which they were struck causing most of them to present, in our day, rather a dilapidated appearance.
No. 169 struck on an oval planchet and for which no reverse seems to have been executed, is said to exist in only three impressions, two being in gold. They may be considered in the light of trial pieces.
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164. VICTOR SINE CLADE.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left, within a wreath of olive leaves. Legejid. GEORGE WASHINGTON.
Reverse.— Kn altar, inscribed VICTOR SINE CLADE and on the top, a funeral urn against which a boy leans weeping; on the left, Minerva holding a shield with the eagle displayed, and on the altar and at the right, a group of various implements of peace and war. Legend. HE IS IN GLORY, THE WORLD IN TEARS. In exergue, BORN FEB. 11. 1732 OB. DEC. 14. 1799 JE". G8.
Size j6. Tin, extremely rare.
165. SKULL AND CROSS BONES.
Obverse.— Bust in uniform, facing the left, within a wreath of laurel
leaves. Legend. HE IS IN GLORY, THE WORLD IN
TEARS. Reverse. — A skull and cross bones, at the base. Legend. B. FEB.
11. 1732. GEN. AM. ARMIES, 1775. RE. 1783, PRES. U. s!
AM. '89. R. '96. GEN. ARM. U. S. AM. '98. OB. D. 15. '99.
in four concentric lines.
Size I p. Gold, excessively rare. S\\vtr,rare. Tin, Crosby J26.
Two varieties of this reverse, have come under the notice of the writer, the letters being^ slightly different in form and spacing.
i65. FUNERAL URN.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left, within a wreath of laurel leaves. Legend. HE IS IN GLORY, THE WORLD IN TEARS. [Same obverse as No. 165.]
Reverse. — A funeral urn, inscribed ^W Legend. B. F. 11. MM.
. G. A. ARM. 75. R. '83. R U. S. A. '89. R. '96. G. ARM. U^ S '98. OB. D. 14. 1799. in two concentric lines.
Size ig. Gold, extremely rare. Silver, rare. Copper, Crosby 322.
Tin, rare.
Three varieties of this reverse are noted, the letters being different. One die also has a period after the letter " S," at the top of the urn, which does not appear in the others. Of the obverses of this and No. 165, four varieties have cpme under our notice. The differ- ence consists in the wreath, the number of berries, and the form of the letters in the legend.
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167. FUNERAL \3YL\\.— Crosby sale 3 ig.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left, within a wreath of laurel leaves. Legend. HE IS IN GLORY, THE WORLD IN TEARS. [Similar head to No. 165, but smaller.]
Reverse. — A funeral urn, the base inscribed G. W.
Size 16. Tin.
This piece the only known specimen, is too much corroded and worn, to speak positively as to the legend on the reverse, but it seems to be the same as No. 1 66. The urn is en- tirely different.
168. FUNERAL URN.— Cz-a/.
Obverse. — Bust facing the left, within an oval wreath; below the bust, 1732. Legend. GEN. WASHINGTON, BORN, VIRGINIA, F. 11.
Reverse. — A funeral urn, with base inscribed, G. W. , at the left of the urn, America, personified by a female Indian, with a head-dress of feathers, stands weeping, her left arm resting on the urn, her right hand raised and pointing upward; a weeping willow shades the urn, and below the group, 1799. Legend. C A. ARM. 75, R. 83, P. U. A. 87, R. 96, G. AR. U. S. 98.
Size iyy^22. T\n, Holland ?,?>2,.
169. HE IN Ql.OYLY.— Oval.
Obverse. — Bust facing the left, in an olive wreath; below the bust, G.
W. Legend HE IN GLORY, THE WORLD IN TEARS.
OB. D. 14. '99 M". •68. Reverse. — Blank. Size 16X1Q. 'Rronzt Apfleton 6j.
Two impressions in gold of this piece are said to be in existence, but their whereabouts is unknown to the writer.
INDIAN PEACE MEDALS.
In the early part of the year 1792, the celebrated Indian orator and Seneca Chief Sa-Go-Te-Wat-Ha, or "He-Kecps-Them-Awake," bet- ter known under the name of Red Jacket, with a number of Chiefs of the Six Nations, visited Philadelphia, then the seat of Government, at the invitation of the first President. The invitation grew out of a de- sire on the part of the Government, to attach the Indians if possible to the interests of the United States, and at the same time to persuade them to exchange the savage state for one of civilization, a project dear to the heart of Washington.
During this visit the President presented to Red Jacket, a silver memento six and three-quarter inches in height and five inches in width, on the principal side of which was engraved a design repre- senting Washington in uniform and standing, having just given the calumet of peace to an Indian Chief who is smoking it. To the ex- treme left is a pine tree, and at the feet of the Indian lies a tomahawk, as if just discarded in the interests of peace, further typified by a man ploughing in the background. Beneath, is the inscription " George Washington President. 1792." The reverse bore the United States shield on the breast of the American eagle displayed, and over his head a glory breaking through a cloud and surrounding thirteen stars.
The custom of distributing medals to the Chiefs of the Indian tribes, either as pledges of amity or upon the conclusion of treaties, is, II (81)
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however, of much earlier date in this country. Medals struck for the purpose during the reign of George I. (1714-1727), bearing that monarch's head on the obverse, and a design illustrative of Indian life on the reverse, are known to have been presented to the Indians.
This silver memento known as the " Red Jacket Medal," which is still in the hands of one of his descendants, is interesting as being the first presentation of the kind on the part of the Federal Government that we are aware of Subsequently, commencing with the adminis- tration of Thomas JeiTerson (1801-1809), medals bearing the por- traits of the successive Presidents with the exception of Harrison, have been regularly issued, the reverses for a series of years, ending with President Taylor, bearing the same design, two hands clasped and a tomahawk and pipe crossed, with the inscription " Peace and Friendship."t Several reverses have been used in this Presidential series since the administration of Taylor, that for President Johnson — ^the work of Anthony C. Paquet — bearing a bust of Washington after Houdon, upon a pedestal inscribed Peace, and in front of which Columbia is grasping the hand of an Indian.
During Washington's first term as President, no medals appear to have been struck for the purpose, and if other presentations beside the Red Jacket memento were made, they must have been of a similar character.
The first three pieces described in this list, known as the " Sea- son Medals," were issued during the second term, and although not
\ A t)'pe metal cast of one of these reverses. Size 38, in conjunction with a similar cast of the head by Duvivier on the "Washington before Boston Medal," is in possession of the writer. The piece thus made has been silvered, and attention is drawn to it so that if others exist error may be avoided.
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bearing the head of Washington are usually classed in the series. They were unquestionably used as Indian Peace Medals, the designs referring to different phases of civilized life, being intended to attract attention to its comforts and advantages, and to induce them to make a change in their habits of living.
These medals executed in England by C. H. Kuchler, an excel- lent engraver of the time, are ^admirable examples of the art. The modeling of the cow in No. 170 cannot be easily surpassed, and the action of the figure in No. 171 is particularly worthy of attention. They were struck in silver and bronze, and probably not more than two full sets in perfect impression are in existence. As single pieces they are rare. No. 171 in bronze being more frequently met with than the others. .
No. 173 which is only known as a shell, appears from the style of lettering to be also of English origin, and may be the work of the same engraver, Kuchler. The modeling of the figures and the gen- eral execution, are quite equal to anything of the medallic art which has come under our notice. This beautiful shell is included in this group, under the supposition that it was prepared as the obverse of a Peace Medal for Washington's administration, but the reverse from some cause not having been executed, the dates of birth and death were placed on the die shortly after the decease of Washington, and a few impressions taken.
The oval medalet at the end of the list, described from the piece in possession of the writer, may be considered more in the light of a curiosity, than as having any bearing on the subject matter of the group. The head of Washington quite neatly executed, cannot be
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assigned to any particular original. We are unable to give any in- formation as to the engraver, or the time and purpose of publication.
170. THE SHEPHERD.
Obverse. — A landscape. In the foreground a shepherd with a staff in his left hand, a cow and calf, two sheep and a lamb; in the distance hills, trees and a house, in which the door being open, two persons are seen ; on base of design, c. H. kuchler. f. In exergue, U. S. A.
Re-c'crse.— SECOND PRESIDENCY OF GEO: WASHINGTON MDCCXCVI. in five parallel lines, within a wreath of olive and oak branches tied by a bow; on the bow, k.
Size JO. Silver. Bronze.
171. THE FARMER.
Obverse. — A landscape. In the foreground a man sowing grain, and in the distance a farm-house, and a man ploughing. At left base, KUCHLER. In exergue, U. S. A.
Reverse. — [Same as No. 170.]
Size JO. Silver. Bronze.
172. THE FAMILY.
Obverse. — The interior of a room. In the background a woman weaving at a loom, and in the foreground another spinning; at the left a child watching an infant in a cradle near a chair, and on the right, an open fire-place ; on base of design c. H. K. F. In exergue, U. S. A.
Reverse. — [Same as No. 170.]
Size JO. Silver. Bronze.
173. WASHINGTON SILVER^SHELL.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right upon a pedestal, on which is depicted a ship in sail, a man ploughing, and
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war trophies; to right of pedestal stands Mineiva, and to the left an Indian warrior. Legend. GEN. GEO. WASHINGTON PRESI. OF THE UNIT. STA. In exergue, BORN FEB^ 1732. DIED DEO 1799
Reverse. — Struck as a shell.
Size ^o. Silver, extremely rare.
174. OVAL MEDALET.
Obverse. — Bust of Washington in uniform, facing the left, in a wreath of laurel branches. Legend. IN WAR ENEMIES
Reverse. — Bust of William Penn, facing the left, in a wreath of olive branches. Legend. IN PEACE FRIENDS
Size 11Y.14.. Tin.
HEADQUARTERS DURING THE WAR FOR INDEPENDENCE.
The different Headquarters occupied by Washington during the struggle for independence, are memorable points, and make as a whole, a complete rounding out of his military career. From the earliest to the latest — from Cambridge in '75, where he took com- mand, to Newburg in '83, which saw the final disbandment of the army, — each has its special bearing and significance. One suggests triumph, another defeat; one misery and privation, another glory and renown; here discord and plot, there manhood and truth; but, all are silent witnesses to the development of a character, which reached the highest degree of excellence humanity can attain.
Courageous to insist, but prudent to restrain ; patient in defeat, and modest in success; with judgment to direct, and virtue to con- trol; his only ambition the fulfilment of his duty, his only desire freedom for his country. This was Washington I
Of the many localities which have become endeared to Americans in this connection, only a few will be found mentioned in the follow- ing list, and none of the pieces are at all equal in point of design and execution, to the needs of the subject. The three sets by George H. Lovett, unimportant in size, bear the same bust — a military por- trait— the difference being in the surrounding ornamentation. The head may be termed a variation of the Houdon, that profile 110 doubt
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being intended by the engraver. The reverses of these sets are all from the same dies, ten in number.
Those of Valley Forge, Tappan and Newburg, Nos. 175, 178 and 181, the obverses of which are adorned with an equestrian figure, also the work of Mr. Lovett, possess but little merit as pieces, show- ing haste in execution. The reverses of Nos. 175 and 181, will be noticed as struck with the obverse of Robert Lovett's "Siege of Bos- ton Medalet," also an equestrian figure, but much better in every re- spect than the other.
175. VALLEY FORGE.
Obverse. — Equestrian figure in uniform, full face, hat in the right hand held to the rear; on the foreground cannon balls, and the letter L and in the distance a camp. Legend. GEN. GEORGE WASH- INGTON, 1776. [Same obverse as No. 98.]
Reverse.— K farm-house. Legend. WASHINGTON'S HEAD- QUARTERS. AT VALLEY FORGE Edge reeded.
Size 20. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
176. VALLEY FORGE.
Obverse. — Equestrian figure in uniform, on an eminence, head facing.
In the distance appears the City of Boston, and to the right a camp ;
to the left a battery. Legend. GEO: WASHINGTON. 1776
[Same obverse as No. 50.] Reverse. — [Same as No. 175.] Edge reeded. Size 20. Silver.
177. VALLEY FORGE.
Obverse. — Head facing the right, in the upper part of the field, between
a laurel and palm branch, crossed. [Same obverse as No. 97.] Reverse. — [Same as No. 175.] Edge reeded. Size 20. Copper.
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178. TAPPAN.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 175.]
Reverse.— A farm-house. Legend. WASHINGTON'S HEAD- QUARTERS AT TAPPAN Edge reeded. Sise 20. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
179. TAPPAN.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 177.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 178.] Edge reeded.
Size 20. Copper.
180. 1P^T>Y>PCi^.— Erected 1700.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; on edge of bust, lovett Legend. HISTORICAL & FORESTRY SOCIETY OF ROCK- LAND COUNTY ♦ ORGANIZED FEB. 22. 1878 [Same bust as No. 136.]
Reverse. — A farm-house, in a circle ; beneath the design, TAP- PAN Legend. WASHINGTONS HEADQUARTERS 1780 * ERECTED 1700 *
Size 22. Bronze. Tin.
181. NEWBURG.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 175]
Reverse. — A farm-house; beneath the design, G. h. l. Legend. THE OLD HASBROOK HOUSE NEWBURG, N.. Y. Edge reeded. Size 20. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
182. NEWBURG.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 176.]
i^trwjt-.— [Same as No. 181.] Edge reeded.
Size 20. Copper.
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183. NEWBURG.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 177.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 181.] Edge reeded.
Size 20. Copper.
184. HARLEM.— Zozz-rZ/'j Series, No. i.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left, surrounded by a border or- namented with shields and spears ; the coat is without buttons.
Reverse. — The house, in a circle; beneath the design, g. h. l. Legend. HEADQUARTERS AT HARLEM, N. Y. 1776. * N9 1 ♦
Size 18. Silver. Copper.
185. WHITEPLAINS.— iV^. 2.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 1 84.]
Reverse. — The house, in a circle. Legend. HEADQUARTERS
AT WHITEPLAINS, N. Y. 177G ♦ N9 2 * Size 18. Silver. Copper. Ol
186. CHADS FORT>.— No. 3.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 184.]
Reverse. — The house, in a circle. Legend. HEADQUARTERS
NEAR CHADS FORD, P^ 1777 ♦ N" 3 * Sise iS. Silver. Copper.
187. WHITEMARSH.— iVi7. 4. Obverse. — [Same as No. 184.]
Reverse. — The house, in a circle. Legend. HEADQUARTERS
AT WHITEMARSH, P-^ 1777 * N9 4 * Size 18. Silver. Copper.
188. VALLEY FORGE.— iV^. J.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 184.]
Reverse. — The house, in a circle. Legend. HEADQUARTERS
AT VALLEY FORGE, P^ 1777 & 78 ♦ N° 5 * Size 18. Silver. Copper.
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189. TAPPAN.— 7V^. 6.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 184.]
Reverse.— T\\& house, in a circle. Legend. HEADQUARTERS
AT TAPPAN, N. Y. 1778 ♦ N'^ 6 * Size 18. Silver. Copper.
190. MORRISTOWN.— A'*?. 7.
Oln-erse. — [Same as No. 184.]
Reverse— T\v^ house, in a circle. Legend.. HEADQUARTERS,
MORRISTOWN, N. J. 1779 & '80 * N9 7 * Size 18. Silver. Copper.
191. SUFFERNS.— iVi;. 8.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 184.]
Reverse.— 'Y\i& hou.se, in a circle. Legend. HEADQUARTERS
NEAR SUFFERNS, N. Y. 1780 * NV 8 * Size 18. Silver. Copper.
192. DOBBS FERRY.— iVb. p.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 184.]
Reverse.— The house, in a circle. Legend. HEADQUARTERS
NEAR DOBBS FERRY, N. Y. 1781 * N9 9 * Size 18. Silver. Copper.
193. NEWBURG.— iV(A 10.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 184.]
Reverse.— Ihc house, in a circle. Legend. HEADQUARTERS
AT NEWBURG, N. Y. 1783 * N'!" 10 * Size 18. Silver. Copper.
194. HARLEM. — Second obverse.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left, surrounded by a borckr or- namented with semi-circles and stars. [Same bust as No. 184, the coat with buttons.]
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Reverse. — [Same as No. 1 84.]
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass.
This obverse was stnick with all the reverses, as described from No. 184 to 193 inclusive, ten pieces. It was also struck in copper, with an undraped bust of Washington facing the right, the obverse of No. 137, and with tlie obverse of No. 184.
195. Yik.'RL.^lR..— Third obverse.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left, surrounded by a border or- namented with shields and stars. [Same bust as 194.] Reverse. — [Same as No. 184.] Size 18. Silver. Tin.
Tills obverse was struck with all the reverses as described from No. 184 to 193 inclusive, ten pieces. This set is rarer than either of the preceding. The obverse was also struck in copper, with an undraped bust of Washington facing the right, the obverse of No. 137, and with the obverse of No. 1 94.
MEDALS WITH KOSCIUSKO, LAFAY- ETTE, FRANKLIN, AND OTHERS.
While we are not quite assured that all of the pieces in this group may be properly termed Washington MedaJs, as in a number, the Washington feature appears to be really of secondary importance, yet some of the combinations, such as those with Kosciusko, Lafay- ette, Franklin and Martha Washington, are appropriate and signifi- cant. Others again like Webster, Everett and McClellan, while not precisely pertinent may be received in an historic or national sense ; but we regret the necessity of recording such a startling inconsistency as the portrait of Edwin Forrest on a medal in conjunction with one of Washington.
The tragedian may or may not have achieved a national ' reputa- tion, but in no way is he entitled to this distinction, nor could his name ever properly appear thus connected. Such a perversion of true medallic purposes should be sharply censured, and it is to be deplored that more or less of this bad taste occurs throughout our record. Much of this arises from the loose practice oi muling, as it is technically termed ; that is, the custom of striking with obverses other and different reverses than those originally prepared for them, and often bearing not the slightest connection. The case under notice is a glaring example of this practice, — a practice which apart from its enors gives subject-matter always perplexing to the collector, and at the same time extremely annoying to the compiler. Obverses
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of course may be used with reverses other than the originals when consistent in purpose, and such combinations, while extending the subject, often increase rather than lessen the interest.
All the pieces in this group with the exception of Nos. 201, 207 and 212, the first two after Stuart, and the last' a fictitious design, give the Houdon profile, the most important being the one first described. This medal the work of Rogat a French engraver, bear- ing the heads of Washington, Kosciusko and Lafayette together, the heads admirably modeled and executed, is an interesting and highly valued piece' of the series. It was probably issued shortly after the decease of Lafayette. Restrikes known by the words "Cuivre," or "Bronze," in stamped letters on the edge, are frequently met with, but original impressions are quite rare.
No. 197 by Wright and Bale, and No. 201 by Bale alone, are well known to collectors. James Bale whose name appears on several medals in connection with C. C. Wright, was subsequently associated with F. B. Smith. Their business card, having for obverse an equestrian figure of Washington, very similar to No. 212, is one of the rarities of that class of Washington pieces. Mr. Bale died at New York in October 1851.
No. 198, by C. C. Wright, struck in honor of Lafayette at the time of his visit to the United States in 1824, is a good example of that engraver, both of the heads being well executed. This medalet has become scarce especially in perfect condition. No. 200 also in connection with Lafayette, a recent production designed by Isaac F. Wood, of New York, bears the>name of George H. Lovett as engraver of the piece, but the Washington head is really the work of his
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brother the late Robert Lovett, Jr. transferred from a hub still irj existence.
No. 208 in connection with Martha Washington, also the work of Robert Lovett, Jr. is welt known. This obverse was used by William Idler of Philadelphia with his business card as a reverse. No. 204 by Joseph H. Merriam a Boston die-engraver, lately de- ceased, presents a fair medallic head, the obverse was struck with several reverses, among which may be noted Mr. Merriam's largest business card.
196. KOSCIUSKO AND LAFAYETTE.
Obverse. — Heads of Washington, Kosciusko and Lafayette, accolated, facing the left; beneath, rogat. Legend. TO THE HERO'S OF LIBERTY THE FRIENDS OF THE PEOPLE'S INDE- PENDENCE.
Reverse.— GEORGE WASHINGTON BORN THE 22? FEB^ 1732, AT BRIDGE-CREECK DIED THE 14™ DECEMBER 1799, AT MONT-VERNON in three lines ; THADEUS KOSCIUSKO BORN THE 12™ FEB^' 174G, AT MERUZOWSZEZYZNA DIED THE le'':" OCT« 1817, AT SOLEURE in three lines; LAFAYETTE M. J. P. R. Y. GILBERT DUMOTTIER BORN THE 6'^," SEPTEMBER 1757, AT CHAVINIAC DIED THE 207 MAY 1834, IN PARIS, in four lines; each inscription sur- mounted by a wreath of oak leaves, cercle brittanique rue
NEUVE ST AUGUSTIN N° 5 5 A PARIS. BORREL
Size j2. Bronze.
197. LAFAYKTrE.— Par Nodi/eFrairum.
Obverse. — Heads of Washington and Lafayette, face to face, within a wreath of laurel branches, the former on the left; below the wreath, w & B.
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Reverse.~YAR NOBILE FRATRUM in three lines, within a wreath of laurel branches; tibove the inscription a rose, and below it, a rose with two leaves. ' \
Stse ly. Silver. Copper. Tin. 1"
198. LAFAYETTE 1824. \
Odverse.— Head of Washington facing the left. Legend GEORGE
WASHINGTON Reverse.— W&ad of Lafayette facing the right; beneath, is the date
1824 Legend. GENERAL LA FAYETTE Size p. Silver. Tin.
An impression in gold, has come under the notice of the writer. The obverse occurs in silver, with a blank reverse, and tlie obverse and reverse are frequenUy found struck on the silver and copper coinage of the time.
199. LAFAYETTE.
Ol'verse.— Head of Washington facing the left. Lege?td. GEORGE • WASHINGTON [Similar head to No. 198, but smaller.] Reverse. — Head of Lafayette. Size 6. Silver.
This obverse occurs with a reverse bearing the date 1776 in a \vreatli, struck in silver. •
200. LAFAYETTE.— iV^. K Medal Club.
Obverse.— Undrz.'^ed bust of Washington facing the right, in a half wreath of palm branches; on edge of bust, lovett; outside of the wreath in a half circle, carried out at the top by a row of thirteen
stars, I. F. W. Dl'iS. N. Y. MEDAL CLUB SERIES NO. I G. H. L. FEC.
[Same bust as No. 136.] Reverse.— ^Mst of Lafayette in civil dress, facing the right. Leo-aid
GENERAL LAFAYETTE Size 20. Silver. Bronze.
201. FRANKLIN.— ^W^j-^.
Obverse.— ^u&t of Washington in civil dress, three-quarter face to the left ; beneath the bust, bale
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Reverse. — Bust of Franklin, three-quarter face to the right; beneath
the bust, BALE
Size ij. Silver. Copper. Tin.
202. FRANKLIN.— /"ar Nobile Fratrutn.
Obverse. — Busts of Washington and Franklin, at three-quarter face toward each other, the former on the right ; below and between the busts, BALE [Same busts as the obverse and reverse of No. 20i.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 197.]
Size I y. Silver. Copper. Tin.
203. FRANKLIN— LAFAYETTE.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 202.]
Reverse. — Heads of Washington and Lafayette, face to face within a
wreath of laurel branches, the former on the left; below the wreath,
w & B. [Same as the obverse of No. 197.] Si::e ij. Copper. Brass. Tin.
204. FRANKLIN.— iW<'ma«.f<r.
Obverse. — Undraped bust of Washington facing the right; beneath the bust, MERRiAM Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON. BORN FEBRUARY 22. 1732. [Same obverse as No. 122.]
Reverse. — Bust of Franklin facing the left ; beneath the bust, merrL'\m Legend. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN BORN JAN. 17. 1700.
Size 20. Bronze. Tin.
205. FRANKLIN.— £';7>«// Cxlo Fulmen.
Obverse. — Bust of Washington in uniform, facing the left, surrounded
by a border ornamented with shields and spears. [Same obverse
as No. 184.] Reverse. — Bust of Franklin facing the left; on a scroll extending up
each side, eripuit ccelo fulmen, sceptrumque tyrannis Legend.
B. FRANKLIN Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass.
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206. FRANKLIN .—Eripuit Ccelo Fulmen.
Obverse. — Bust of Washington in uniform, facing the left, surrounded by a border ornamented with semi-circles and stars. [Same obverse as No. 194.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 205.]
Size 18. Silver.. Copper. Brass.
207. FRANKLIN.
Obverse. — Bust of Washington in civil dress, three-quarter face to the left. Legctid. BORN FEB. 22 1732. DIED DEC. 14 1799. [Same obverse as No. 76.]
Reverse.— ^nst of Franklin wearing a cap and facing the left. Le- gend. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
Size 12. Copper. Brass. Nickel. Tin.
208. MARTHA WASHINGTON.
Obverse. — Undraped bust-of Washington facing the right; beneath the bust, LOVETT Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON
Reverse.— ^Mst.^ of Martha Washington facing the left. Legend. MARTHA WASHINGTON
Size ij. Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel. Tin.
This obverse occurs with a reverse bearing ihe date i860, witliiu .1 meath of olive branches. Struck in brass and tin.
2og. MARTHA WASHINGTON 1792.
Obverse.— {Jndr&Yi&d bust of Washington facing the right; beneath the bust, LOVETT Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON 1792
Reverse— hxxst of Martha Washington facing the left. Legend MARTHA WASHINGTON 1792
Size jj. Silver. Nickel.
From the same obverse and reverse dies as No. 208, the dates having been added. 13
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210. WEBSTER.
Obverse. — Uiidraped bust of Washington facing the left; beneath the
bust, KEY Legend. PATRI^ PATER Reverse. — Bust of Webster draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right.
Legend. DANIEL WEBSTER Size i8. Tin.
There are three different states of this obverse die:
1 . As above described.
2. With the date 1732, as described under No. 94 and one or two others.
3. With an arched frame around the bust, as described in tlie next piece. No. 211. In this state combined with many different reverses.
211, WEBSTER.
Ob-cerse. — Undraped bust of Washington facing the left, in an arched frame of a single line; beneath the bust, key Legend. PATRI/E PATER 1732 [From the same die as No. 210, the frame and date having been added.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 210.]
Size 18. Tin.
212. CLAY.
Obverse. — Equestrian figure of Washington advancing to the right, hat in his left hand held forward. Legend. GEORGE WASH- INGTON [Same obverse as No. 158.]
Rnierse. — Bust of Clay draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right. Legend. HENRY CLAY
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
213. CLAY.
Obverse. — Bust of Washington in uniform, facing the left, surrounded by a border ornamented with semi-circles and stars. [Same ob- verse as No. 194.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 212.]
Size 18. Copper. Brass. Tin.
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214. EVERETT.— it/<rrr?flwj-r.
Obverse. — Undraped bust of Washington facing the right; beneath the bust, MERRiAM LcgeTid. GEORGE WASHINGTON. BORN FEBRUARY 22. 1732. [Same obverse as No. 122.]
Reverse. — Bust of Everett facing the left; beneath the bust, mekriam Legend. EDWARD EVERETT BORN lAPRIL 11. 1794.
Size 20. Copper. Bronze. Tin.
215. EVERETT.
Obverse. — Undraped bust of Washington facing the right. Legend.
GEORGE WASHINGTON BORN FEBRUARY 22. 1732.
[Same obverse as No. 123.] Reverse. — Bust of Everett facing the left. Legend. EDWARD
EVERETT BORN APRIL 11. 1794. [A different bust from the
preceding.] Sise 20. Copper.
2i5. McCLELLAN.
Obverse. — Bust of Washington draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right; below the bust, g. h. lovett n. y. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON, FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE U" STATES all within a laurel wreath. [Same bust as No. 113.]
Reverse. — Bust of McClellan in uniform, three-quarter face to the right. Legend. MAJ. GENERAL McCLELLAN
Size 21. Bronze.
This obverse occurs with a blank reverse, stnick in tin.
217. McCLELLAN.
Obverse. — Head of Washington facing the right, issuing from clouds dotted with stars ; at each side two American flags, and above the head, diverging rays. Legend. THE UNION MUST AND SHALL BE PRESERVED
Reverse. — Bust of McClellan in uniform, facing the left; beneath the bust, w. H. KEY F. Legend. MAJ. GEN. GEO. B. McCLEL- LAN. 1864
Size 18. Copper. Tin.
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210. WEBSTER.
Obverse. — Uiidraped bust of Washington facing the left; beneath the
bust, KEY Legend. P.MRI^ PATER Reverse. — Bust of Webster draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right.
Legend. DANIEL WEBSTER Size 18. Tin.
There are three different stales of this obverse die :
1. As above described.
2. With the date 1732, as described under No. 94 and one or two otliers.
3. With an arched frame around the bust, as described in the next piece. No. 211. In this state combined with many different reverses.
211. WEBSTER.
Obverse. — Undraped bust of Washington facing the left, in an arched frame of a single line; beneath the bust, key Legend. PATRI/E PATER 1732 [From the same die as No. 210, the frame and date having been added.] /
Reverse. — [Same as No. 2io.]
Size 18. Tin.
212. CLAY.
Obverse. — Equestrian figure of W^ashington advancing to the right, hat in his left hand held forward. Legend. GEORGE WASH- INGTON [Same obverse as No. 158.]
Reverse. — Bust of Clay- draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right. Legend. HENRY CLAY
Size 18.
Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
213. CLAY.
Obverse. — Bust of Washington in uniform, facing the left, surrounded by a border ornamented with semi-circles and stars. [Same ob- verse as No. 194.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 212.]
Size iS. Copper. Brass, Tin.
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214. 'E.WE.'R'ETT.—Aferrtamsc.
Obverse. — Undraped bust of Washington facing the right; beneath the bust, MERRiAM Legettd. GEORGE WASHINGTON. BORN FEBRUARY 22. 1732. [Same obverse as No. 122.]
Reverse. — Bust of Everett facing the left; beneath the bust, mekriam Legend. EDW ARD EVERETT BORN lAPRIL 11. 1794.
Size 20. Copper. Bronze. Tin.
215. EVERETT.
Obverse. — Undraped bust of Washington facing the right. Legend.
GEORGE WASHINGTON BORN FEBRUARY 22. 1732.
[Same obverse as No. 123.] Reverse. — Bust of Everett facing the left. Legend. EDWARD
EVERETT BORN APRIL 11. 1794. [A different bust from the
preceding.] Sise 20. Copper.
216. McCLELLAN.
Obverse. — Bust of Washington draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right; below the bust, g. h. lovett n. y. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON, FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE U":" STATES all within a laurel wreath. [Same bust as No. 113.]
Reverse. — Bust of McClellan in uniform, three-quarter face to the right. Legend. MAJ. GENERAL McCLELLAN
Sise 21. Bronze.
This obverse occurs with a blank reverse, struck in tin.
217. McCLELLAN.
Obverse. — Head of Washington facing the right, issuing from clouds dotted with stars ; at each side two American flags, and above the head, diverging rays. Legend. THE UNION MUST AND SHALL BE PRESERVED
Reverse. — Bust of McClellan in uniform, facing the left; beneath the bust, w. H. KEY F. Legend. MAJ. GEN. GEO. B. McCLEL- LAN. 1864
Size 18. Copper. Tin.
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218. McCLELLAN.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 217.]
Reverse. — Bust of McClellan in uniform, facing the left; on edge of
bust, L. Legend. MAJ. GEN. GEO. B. McCLELLAN. Size 18. Brass.
219. McCLELLAN.
Obverse. — Head of Washington facing the right, resting on clouds dotted with stars ; at each side two American flags, and above the head, diverging rays. Legend. THE UNION MUST AND SHALL BE PRESERVED
Reverse. — [Same as No. 217.]
Size 18. Bronze.
A different obversa from No. 217. In this, one spear point of the flags on the right, is between the first "E" and ".S", and the other betn-een the last "E" and "D", in the word "preserved". In No. 217, one point is at the second "E", and the other is after the " D " in the word.
220. FORREST.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 211.]
Rez'erse. — Bust of Forrest draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right;
on edge of bust, key Legend. EDWIN FORREST. Size 18. Tin.
MEDALS WITH THE PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES.
The custom of including in the Washington series all medal, bearing the portrait of the Pater Patriae, without any reference as to whether they were struck in his honor, or, the head merely used to increase the importance of the connection, is one of such long stand- ing, that we do not think proper to depart from it; although in many instances the fact i» apparent, that the Washington head is in reality only secondary.
The entire list of this group is composed of pieces struck to per- petuate the memories of Presidents of the United States other than ' Washington: his head being really the reverse, or, less important side of the medal. The first described piece should, however, not be classed in this manner, as the position of the Washington portrait in this case on the actual obverse, would indicate an intention of making It the more prominent, surrounded as it is by those of the seven sue- ceeding Presidents.
The pieces bearing the single heads of Jefferson, Jackson, Harri- son, Lincoln and Grant, were intended to commemorate their services and m special classification would be assigned, and properly so, to each particular individual and not necessarily enrolled as part of a Wash- ington series.
Very little good work is exhibited on any of thi., group. No 221 the "Eight Presidents Medal," as it may be termed, the produc-
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tion of W. H. Bridgens a New York engraver, was probably pub- lished about the year 1840, or during the term of President Van Buren. The head is after Stuart, 3S are those on No. 224 by Paquet, 227 by Robert Lovett Jr. and 232 and 241 ; the equestrian figure pre- sents a fictitious picturing. The military bust on No. 233, by J. A. Bolen, is taken from the portrait by Joseph Wright, referred to on page 41.
The Houdon profile, not always faithful to the original, will be found on all others of the list, the style and manner of execution on most, being open to adverse criticism ; the exceptions being the beau- tiful head by Paquet No. 223, and 230 by F. B. Smith, but in the latter we find nothing worthy of that engraver.
221. THE EIGHT PRESIDENTS.
Obverse. — Bust of Washington in civil dress, three-quarter face to the left, in a central circular panel, surrounded by seven smaller ones; the other panels contain bust portraits of John Adams, Thomas Jef- ferson, James Madison, James Munroe, John Quincy Adams, An- drew Jackson, Martin Van Buren. Legend. GEORGE WASH- INGTON.
Reverse.— YIRST PRESIDENT GEORGE WASHINGTON. SEC- OND JOHN ADAMS. THIRD THOMAS JEFFERSON. FOURTH JAMES MADISON. FIFTH JAMES MUNROE. SIXTH JOHN QUINCY ADAMS. SEVENTH ANDREW JACKSONS. EIGHTH MARTIN VAN BUREN. in sixteen parallel lines, within a wreath of roses and other flowers; near the
edge, W. H. BRIDGENS NEW. YORK.
Size 2g. Tin.
Impressions occur in bronze and tin. " ithiTit tliL- name of the engraver. The obverse was also struck with a political rever. 1 .tnd Breckinridge 1856."
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222. JEFFERSON.
Obverse -Bust of Washington draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right; beneath the bust, BOLEN Legend WASHINGTON fSame obverse as No. 56.]
Revcrse.-Bnst of Jefferson facing the right; beneath the bust, bolen
Leg-end. JEFFERSON Size 16. Tin.
223. JACKSON.— i1//«/j,^,Vj.
c;^"'.r^..-Undraped bust of Washington facing the right; on edge of
bust, p [Same obverse as No. 155.] Reverse. ~YiQ2>.A of Jackson facing the left. Size 12. Gold. Silver. Bronze.
224. JACKSON.
Obverse.-^nst of Washington in civil dress, facing the right ; on edge
of bust, AP [Same obverse as No. 156.] Reverse. — [Same as No. 223.] Size 12. Silver.
225. l^Q.Y.^On.— Equestrian.
0^z...;-.v.,-Equestrian figure of Washington advancing to the right
?JVi/!i!T ^'rL ^'""'^ ^""^'^ ^°"'"'''^- ^'S'"'^- GEORGE wash! lINLrlUN [Same obverse as No. 158.]
^^.rr^^.-Equestrian figure of Jackson advancing to the left Legend
GENL ANDREW JACK.SON ^
Size 18. Silver. Copper.
. 226. JACKSON.— ^^««/„a«.
OW...-Bust of Washington in uniform, facing the left, surrounded by a border ornamented with semi-circles and stars. [Same ob- verse as No. 104.] "-
Reverse. ~\Z^.mQ Z.S No. 225.]
Size 18. Copper. Brass. Tin.
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227. HARRISON.
Obverse. — Bust of Washington in civil dress, full face. Legend.
UNITY OF GOVERNMENT IS THE MAIN PILLAR OF
INDEPENDENCE Reverse. — Bust of Harrison in uniform, facing the left. Legend,
MAJ. GEN. W. H. HARRISON. BORN FI^B. 9. 1773. Size 21. Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel. Tin.
228. HARRISON.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 225.]
Reverse. — Bust of Harrison in uniform, facing the left. Legend.. MAJ. GEN. W. H. HARRISON the circle completed by twenty- three stars.
Size jS. Silver. Copper. Brass.
229. HARRISON.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 226.] Reverse. — [Same as No. 228.] Size 18. Copper. Brass. Tin.
230. LINCOLN.— ^'w/Ajc.
Obi'erse. — Busts of Washington and Lincoln, face to face, the former on the left, draped in a Roman mantle; beneath the busts, THE FATHER I THE SAVIOUR OF HIS COUNTRY, in three lines.
Reverse.— ^ust of Lincoln facing the left. Legend. ABRAHAM LINCOLN BORN FEB. 12. 1809. ASSASSINATED APR. 14. 18G5.
Size 22. Tin.
231. LINCOLN.— il/a^J<r.
Obxicrse. — Bust of Washington facing the right; on ^<Sg& of bust, marr Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON THE FATHER OF HIS- COUNTRY *
PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES. loj;
Reverse. — Bust of Lincoln facing the right; beneath the bust, mark Legend. AB. LINCOLN THE PRESERVER OF HIS COUN- TRY *
Size 20. Tin.
232. LINCOLN.
Obverse. — Bust of Washington in civil dress, full face; beneath the bust, I. B.G Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON BORN FEB^ 22. 1732. * DIED DEC* IL. 171»9. * [Same obverse as No. 89.],
Reverse. — Bust of Lincoln facing the right; ke\' f. Legend. ABRA- HAM LINCOLN.
Size 24.. Copper. Tin.
233. LINCOLN.— 5(?/tf« (s' Merriam sc.
Obverse.— Bnst of Washington in uniform, facing the left; beneath the bust, J. A. BOLEN Legend. WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. 92.]
Reverse.— Bust of Lincoln facing the right; beneath the bust, merriam Legeitd. ABRAHAM LINCOLN BORN FEB. 12. 1809.
Size 18. Copper. Tin.
234. LINCOLN.—^. Sy M. sc.
Obverse.— ^nst of Washington in uniform, facing the left; beneath the bust, BOLEN Legend. THE FATHER OF OUR COUNTRY [Same obverse as No. 93.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 233.]
Size 18. Copper. Tin.
235. LINCOLN.— ^^^- f^.
Obverse,— \{g.^(1 of Washington facing the right, issuifig from clouds dotted v.'ith stars; at each side two American flags, and above the head, diverging rays. Legend. THE UNION MUST AND SHALL BE PRESERVED [Same obverse as No. 217.]
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io6 PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES.
Reverse. — Bust of Lincoln facing the left; beneath the bust, w. h. key Lege7td. ABRAHAM LINCOLN PREST. OF THE U. S. LS64 Sise i8. Copper. Tin.
236. LINCOLN.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 235.]
Reverse. — Bust of Lincoln facing the left; beneath the bust, w. h. key and around, thirty-five stars. Legend. ABRAHAM LINCOLN PRESIDENT OF THE U. S. 1864 [A smaller bust than No. 235.]
Size 18. Copper, Bronze. Tin. .
237. LINCOLN.— A>5<r.
Obverse. — Head of Washington facing the right, resting on clouds dotted with stars; at each side two American flags, and above the head, diverging rays. Legend. THE UNION MUST AND SHALL BE -PRESERVED [Same obverse as No. 219.]
Reverse. — [Saftie as No. 235.]
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
238. LINCOLN.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 237.] Reverse. — [Same as No. 236.] Size 18. Silver. Copper. Tin.
239. LINCOLN.
Obverse. — Head of Washington facing the right, issuing from clouds. Legefid THE UNION MUST AND SHALL BE PRE- SERVED [Similar obverse to No. 235 but extremely rude.]
Reverse. — Bust of Lincoln facing the right. Legend. ABRAHAM LINCOLN 1864 .
Size 16. Copper.
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240. LINCOLN.
Obverse. — Undraped bust of Washington facing the right. Legntd. GEORGE WASHINGTON FIRST IN WAR. FIRST IN PEACE - AND FIRST IN THE HEARTS - OF HIS COUN- TRYMEN
Reverse. — Head of Lincoln facing the left; at each side six stars. Legend. REVERSE — LINCOLN
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Bronze. Tin.
This obverse and the obverse of the Masonic piece " Fredericksburgh Lodge," have been struck together.
241. LINCOLN.
Obverse. — Bust of Washington in civil dress, thiee-quarter face to the left. Legend. BORN FEB. 22 1732. DIED DEC. 14 1799. [Same obverse as No. J^)^
Reverse. — Bust of Lincoln draped, facing the right; beneath the bust, K Legend. ABRAHAM LINCOLN 18G4
Size 12. Silver. Copper.
242. LINCOLN.— Pa^Mif/ sc.
Ohi-crse. — [Same as No. 241.]
Reverse. — Undraped bust of Lincoln facing the right; beneath the
bust, Paquct Size 12. Copper.
243. LINCOLN.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 241.]
Reverse. — Head of Lincoln facing the left.
Size 12. Tin:
244. LINCOLN.
Obverse. — Bust of Washington draped in a Roman mantle, facing the left. Legend. PATER PATRLE [Same as reverse of No. 95.]
ro8 PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES.
Reverse. — Head of Lincoln facing the left; below ' le hea'-'^»1864 and
around, thirteen stars. Sii,e ij. Copper.
245. LINCOLN.— .W«/5^r/«.
Obverse. — Undraped bust of Washington facing the right; on edge of
bust, p [Same obverse as No. 155.] Reverse. — Head of Lincoln facing the right. Size 12. Gold. Silver. Bronze.
This obverse was also struck with a draped and undraped bust of Lincoln, facing the right ; on the edge of the latter, Paquet.
246. LINCOLN.— .ffar^^r sc.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 245.]
Reverse. — Head of Lincoln facing the right; on edge b
Size 12. Bronze.
247. LINCOLN.— iVtf/wj Feb. 12. i8og.
Obz'erse. — Undraped bust of Washington facing the left. Legend.
REPRESENTED BY WM. LEGGETT BRAMHALL Reverse. — Bust of Lincoln within a beaded circle, facing the right.
Legend. ABRAHAM LINCOLN x NATUS FEB. 12. 1809. Size 12. Silver. Copper.
248. LINCOLN.
Obverse. — Brown's Equestrian Statue of Washington; in exergue
1863 Legend. FIRST IN WAR, FIRST IN PEACE Rez>erse. — [Same as No. 244.] Size 12. Copper. Nickel.
249. GRANT.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 235.]
Reverse. — Bust of Grant in uniform, facing the left; beneath the bust,
w. H. K. Legend. LIEUT. GEN. U. S. GRANT. Size 18. Silver. Brass. Tin.
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250. GRANT.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 237.] Reverse. — [Same as No. 249.] Sist: iS. Silver. G. Silver. Bronze.
251. GRANT.
Obverse. — Undraped bust of Washington facing the right; on edge of bust, LOVETT and beneath, g. h. t. Legend. GEORGE WASH- INGTON [Same bust as No. 136.]
Reverse. — Bust of Grant in uniform, facing the right. . Legend. GEN- ERAL U. S. GRANT
Size 18. Copper. Tin.
252. GRAUT .—Mint Series.
Obverse. — Undraped bust of Washington facing the right; on edge of
bust, p [Same obverse as No. 155.] Reverse. — Head of Grant facing the right. Size 12. Gold. Silver. Bronze.
253. GRANT.— 5(j/o''?a'-
Obverse. — Undraped bust of Washington facing the right. Reverse. — Head of Grant facing the right. Size 12. .Silver Copper.
254. GRANT,
Obz'erse. — Bust of Washington in civil dress, three-quarter face to the.
left. Legend BORN FEB. 22 1732. DIED DEC. 14 1799.
[Same obverse as No. 76.] Reverse. — Bust of Grant in uniform, facing the left; beneath the bust,
KEY F.
Size 12. Copper. Brass. Tin.
no PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES.
255. GRANT.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 244.]
Reverse. — Bust of Grant in uniform, facing the right; below, is the
date, 1868. Legend. GENERAL U. S. GRANT Size I J. Copper.
256. GRANT.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 244.]
Reverse. — Bust of Grant in uniform, facing the right; on a scroll be- neath the bust, PRES 1869 TO 77 Legend. GENERAL U. S. GRANT [Same bust as No. 255.]
Size I J. Copper. Brass.
PATRIOTIC INSCRIPTIONS, SIGNA- TURE AND FAMILY ARMS.
In a previous group, page 41, reference was made to a profile portrait of Washington drawn and etched by Joseph Wright at New York in 1790, with the remark that, although the portrait appeared on several of the pieces, no good rendering of it had been given.
The head on the medal first described' in this list, executed by J. A. Bolen, of Springfield, Mass., and issued in 1864, gives a much better idea of this profile than those mentioned. While not a success in an artistic point of view — the modeling being open to criticism — the motive of the original is fairly preserved, and we are indebted to this engraver for the first close medallic rendering of a truthful and very interesting portrait. Another medal by Bolen, No. 258, two years earlier in date, and still more faulty in modeling, gives a head not assignable fo any particular original.
Nos. 265, 266 and 267, which are said to have been issued at the time of Washington's second inauguration as President (1793), bear a legend particularly appropriate both to the man and the occasion. The engraver is unknown, but we presume they were produced in this country. The heads on these pieces, which are struck on very thin planchets, are quite different from any other medallic representations, approaching somewhat the Trumbull por- trait painted in 1790. No. 265 has become very rare in perfect impression and No. 266 occurs but seldom.
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Nos. 264 and 272, the former by Robert Lovett, Jr., present the Stuart portrait, but not very successfully. The reverse of the latter, both as to design and execution, is worthy of mention, but the ob- verse seems to be the work of an inferior engraver. The head is similar in character and drawing, to that on No. 221 by W. H. Bridgens.
No. ijj, a full bust, may be assigned to the Du Simitiere profile, referred to in the group of coins. No. 286, by William H. Key, an assistant engraver at the United States Mint, is a reduction of the head on a Berlin iron cast, well known by the fac-simile engraving in "Snowden's Medallic Memorials of Washington," plate III. The head was copied from a print by Giuseppe Longhi, the celebrated Italian engraver, executed in 1817 from his own design, a combina- tion of the Trumbull and Stuart portraits.
The publisher of this piece, Sigmund K. Harzfeld, a German by birth, came to the United States in 1876 and resided in Philadelphia until 1881, when he returned to Europe, dying at Wiesbaden, Ger- many, Dec. 13, 1883. He was an accomplished numismatist, and was highly respected for his strict integrity and courtesy of manner. This obverse struck with a masonic reverse, was also issued by him.
With these exceptions, the equestrian obverses of No. 270 and 276 and the nondescript figure of No. 282 being included, the por- traits on all the other medals in the group are after Lloudon, the best in every respect being that on the "Allegiance Medal," the work of Anthony C. Paquet a native of Hamburg, who came to this country in 1848. Mr. Paquet was assistant engraver at the United States Mint from 1S57 to 1864, and died at Philadelphia in 1882, at the age
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of sixty-eight. His abilities as a designer and engraver are fully exhibited in the many admirable works produced by him.
257- LETTER TO HAMILTON.
OW-Bust in uniform, facing the left; beneath the bust j a
BOLEN. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON Reverse.-l HOPE. THAT LIBERAL ALLOWANCES WIT T BE MADE, FOR THE POLITICAL OPINIONS OF S OTHER. WITHOUT THESE I DO NOT SEE HOW tSf REINS OF GOVERNMENT ARE TO BE MANAGED O^ HOW THE UNION OF THE STATES CAN BE MH^S LONGER PRESERVED, in eleven patif hn's^^lr thJ^^d^e in a curved Ime. Washington's letter, to Hamilton St."u'3y. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
258. PARTY SPIRIT.
BOLEN Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON "^^' J- A-
^...<v...--AyOID THE EXTREMES OF PARTY SPIRIT in
five parallel Imes, witl^n a wreath of oak branches, tied by a bow. ^t-^e Id. Silver. Brass, Oreide. Tin.
259- THE UNION THE MAIN PROP. 03r.y..-Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right- beneath tl>e bust, BOLKN Legend WASHINGTON^ [Sam: obverse as
"" FRTY il'J'^ r '"'"'^ f ™^ ''^^^ P^OP OF OUR LIB-
wYsH NrTn^^'^vl"' '"' '^^* '^^''"'-'^'- ^'•^-^- GEORGE WAbHINGTON. l^T PRESIDENT U S
Sice 16. Silver. Copper. Tin.
260. MAY OUR COUNTRY. (9W.-Head facing the left, within a circle Legend CFO WASHINGTON. THE DEFENDER OF HIS CO^WTRY
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Reverse.—" MAY OUR COUNTRY NEVER WANT PROPS, TO SUPPORT THE GLORIOUS FABRIC" G. W. 1786 in eight linos, the last two curved, within a border ornamented with shields and stars.
Size j8. Silver. Copper. Bronze. Brass.
261. MAY OUR COHt^TRY.— Second obverse.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right. [Same obverse as No. 1 37.] Reverse. — [Same as No. 260.] Size 18. Copper.
This obverse and the obverse of No. 260, have been struck together.
262. MAY OUR QOUliTRY .—Third obverse.
Oln'erse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left, surrounded by a border ornamented with semi-circles and stars. [Same obverse as No. 194.] Reverse. — [Same as No. 260.] Size 18. Copper.
This obverse and the obverse of No. 260, have been struck together.
263. MAY OUR COUUTYCi .—Fourth obverse.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left, surrounded by a border
ornamented with shields and stars. [Same obverse as No. 195.], Reverse. — [Same as No. 260.] Size 18. Copper.
This obverse and the obverse of No. 260, have been struck together.
264. UNITY OF GOVERNMENT.
Obverse.— Y^ust in civil dress, full face. Legend. UNITY OF GOV- ERNMENT IS THE MAIN PILLAR OF INDEPENDENCE
Reverse.— ^¥. IS A FREEMAN WHOM THE TRUTH MAKES FREE, in four parallel lines. Legend. LIBERTY AND INDE- PENDENCE * JULY 4 1776 *
Size 21. Silver. Copper. Bronze. Brass. Nickel. Tin.
Same obverse as No. 227, this, however, being the original combination. This obverse 1
has been struck with a blank reverse. (
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265. SUCCESS TO THE UNITED STATES.
Obverse— ?,\ist in uniform, facing the right. Legend GEORGE
WASHINGTON Reverse— Kn eye surrounded by diverging rays, with fifteen alternate
stars. Legend. SUCCESS TO THE UNITED STATES »
Edge engrailed. Size 16. Brass.
Ordinary impressions show a break in the obverse die, extending from the top across the he.ad and beneath the eye, ending on the right between the letters «N" and"G" in WASHINGTON. An impression showing a break directly across the forehead, has come under the notice of the writer, proving that other dies were executed for the obverse, the reverse apparently being the same.
266. SUCCESS TO THE UNITED STATES.
Obverse.— -Qxxst in uniform, facing the right. Legend. GEORGE
WASHINGTON ^,.7'^w.— [Same as No. 265.] Edge engrailed. Size 16. Brass.
The obverse of this piece is from a different die to No. 265, thfe head although similar bemg much better, botli in character and drawing ; the nose also is not so sharp and pointed.
267. SUCCESS TO THE UNITED STATES.
Obverse.— ?,xxit in uniform, facing the right. Legend. GEORGE
WASHINGTON [Similar head to No. 265.] i?^z/^r.r^.— [Similar design to No. 265.] Legend SUCCESS TO
THE UNITED STATES * Edge engrailed Size 12. Brass.
268. PRO PATRIA.
Obverse.— Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right Legend GEORGE WASHINGTON ^ "
^....^-...-PRO PATRIA in two lines, within a wreath of olive branches; below the wreath, lovett phila
Size 20. Silver. Copper.
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26g. PRO PATRIA.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; on edge of bust, lovett and beneath, r. l. Legmd. GEORGE WASHINGTON * SE- CURITY *
Reiterse. — [Same as No. 268.]
Size 20. Copper.
270. PRO PATRIA.
Obverse. — Equestrian figure in uniform on an eminence, head facing. In the distance appears the city of Boston, and to the right the American encampment; to the left a battery. Legend. GEO: WASHINGTON. 1776 [Same obverse as No. 50.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 268.] Edge reeded.
Size 20. Silver. Copper.
This obverse and the obverses of Nos. 268 and 269, have been struck together. See Nos. 51 and 52.
271. PRO PATRIA EJUSQUE LIBERTATE.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a formal manner, facing the left, surrounded
by an ornamented border. Reverse.— Y'&.O PATRiA EJUSQUE LIBERTATE in four parallel
lines; at the base, g. h. l. Size ij. Silver. Bronze. Brass.
272. LIBERTY AND INDEPENDENCE.
Obt'erse. — Bust in civil dress, three-quarter face to the left. Legend. THE FATHER OF OUR COUNTRY.
Reverse. — Seatet figure of Liberty, holding a cup to an eagle standing on a rock; at her side the United States shield, the pole and liberty cap in her left hand, and a vessel in the distance. Legend. LIB- ERTY AND INDEPENDENCE.
Size 21. Tin.
An impression in silver, is noted in the Wood sale, No. 596.
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273. UNITED WE STAND.
Obverse. — [Same as Xo. 272.]
Reverse.— Tv/o hands clasped, surrounded by diverging rays. Legend.
UNITED WE STAND DIVIDED WE FALL all within a
wreath of olive branches, tied by a bow. Sice 21. Tin.
274. VIRTUE LIBERTY & INDEPENDENCE. (9(fer;-5^.— Undraped bust facing the left; beneath the bust key
Legend. PATRI/E PATER 1732 [Same obverse as No 94 ] Reverse.— Vl^Tm. LIBERTY & INDEPENDENCE, in four hnes.
large letters. Size 18. Silver. Copper. Tin.
275. LIBERTY CAP. Obverse. — [Same as No. 262.]
Reverse.— A liberty cap, surrounded by diverging rays. Legetid.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * LIBERTY * Stse 18. Silver. Copper. Brass.
276. LIBERTY TREE.
6»^<-,,7-jr.— Equestrian figure in uniform, full face, hat in the right hand held to the rear; on the foreground cannon balls, and the letter l and in the distance a camp. Legend. GEN. GEORGE WASH- INGTON, 1776. [Same obverse as No. 98.]
Reverse— A pine tree. Above, LIBERTY TREE and below, n« ic AUG. B. sage's historical TOKENS Pdge reeded.
Size 20. Silver. Tin.
277. THE UNION.
Obva-se.— Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON, THE CINCINNATUS OF AMERICA B 1732 D. 1799
1 1 8 PA TRW TIC INSCRIPTIONS.
Reverse— THE UNION MUST & SHALL BE PRESERVED in
five lines, within a circle of thirty-five stars. Edge reeded. Size 20. Silver. Copper.
278. THE UNION.
Oln'crse. — [Same as No. 277.]
Reverse. — An eye with diverging rays. Legetid. 'THE UNION
MUST AND SHALL BE PRESERVED.' Edge reeded. Size 20. Copper.
279. ALLEGIANCE \R.'E.Y>P>.'L..— Mini series.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; beneath the bust, Paquet Legend. "THE CONSTITUTION IS SACREDLY OBLIGA- TORY ON ALL"
Reverse.— \i. S. MINT.— OATH OF ALLEGIANCE TAKEN BY THE OFFICERS AND WORKMEN SEPT. 2. 1861— JAS. POLLOCK, DIR. in six lines, the first and last curved, within a wreath of olive branches.
Size ig. Silver. Copper. Bronze.
This obverse was also struck with a reverse bearing a wreath of olive leaves tied by a bow, the field blank.
280. OUR COUNTRY.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right. Legend.
GEO: WASHINGTON * FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY * Reverse. — A military trophy of a stack of arms, drums, flags, cannon
etc. ; over the group, a wreath. Legend. OUR COUNTRY AND
OUR FLAG NOW & FOREVER Size i^. Brass.
281. MILITARY TROPHY,
Obverse. — Bust ''n civil dress, three-quarter face to the left. Legend. BORN FEB. 22 1732. DIED DEC. 14 1799. [Same obverse as No. 76.]
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Reverse. — A military trophy; beneath the group, 1864 [Similar de- sign to No. 280, but smaller, and omitting the wreath and legend.] Size 12. Tin.
282. A DECISIVE WAR.
Obi-erse. — Full length in civil dress, a chart in his right hand, and a .sword in the left. Legend. THE FOUNDER OF OUR UNION. 1776.
Reverse.— h. DECISIVE WAR ONLY - CAN RESTORE PEACE AND PROSPERITY 1861 in seven parallel lines. (
Size 16. Tin.
283. SIGNATURE.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right.
Rev£rse. — A tablet bearing a.fae-simile of the signature of Washington.
Size JO. Bronze.
284. FAMILY ARMS.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right. Legend.
GEORGE WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. 124.] Reverse. — The Washington arms in a beaded circle, with the motto,
ExiTus ACTA PROBAT Legend. FAMILY ARMS OF GEORGE
WASHINGTON Size 18. Copper.
285. FAMILY A.'RMS.— Second obverse.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left. [Same obverse as No. 125] Reverse. — [Same as No. 284.] Size 18. Copper.
286. BOOK-PLATE.
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, three-quarter face to the left; on edge of bust, KEY in sunken letters, and below, 1732 - 1799
I20 BOOK-PLATE.
Reverse. — Washington's Book- Plate, and beneath it, 2l facsimile of the signature; near the lower edge in a curved line, har2FELd's series Size 21. Copper. Bronze. Brass. Tin.
287. BOOVi-'P'L ATE.. —Second obverse.
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, three-quarter face to the left ; on edge of bust, KEY in sunken letters, and below, 1732 - 1799 Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. 286, the legend having been added]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 286.]
Size 21. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
MASONIC MEDALS.
"Non Nobis Solum Sed Toto Mundo Nati"
The connection of Washington with the Masonic Fraternity commenced quite early in life, his initiation as a member of Freder- icksburgh Lodge, Va., taking place on the fourth day of November, 1752, a few months previous to his attaining the age of twenty-one. This lodge, one of the earliest under regular warrant in the country, enjoys this honorable distinction, and it is stated that the Bible on which he was obligated, and the old record book, are still in existence. After becoming of age he passed Fellow Craft, March 3, 1753, and was raised Master Mason on the fourth day of August of the same year.
During the war Washington held no official position in the order, although he often attended the meetings of different lodges, some of which were held in the army, but always as a private brother. In 1788, he was chosen Master of Alexandria Lodge, No. 22, which on that account, a few years after his decease, had its name changed to Alexandria Washington Lodge, No. 22. f
The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, at a meeting held January 13, 1780, nominated and elected Washington as General Grand Master of the United States; but this did not meet with favor from the other Grand Lodges, and the office was never established. This action of the Pennsylvania Lodge, however, created the belief that there was such an office and that Washington occupied it, and the error has
t Washington and his Masonic Compeers. By Sidney Hayden. New York; 1866. 16 (121)
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been still further propagated by the abbreviated legend on the reverse of the medal first described in this list, G. W. G. G. M. — George Washington General Grand Master.
This medal, struck in 1797, is generally supposed to be of English origin, but the head in low relief after Du Simitiere, closely resembles both in drawing and execution that on the Washington Half Dollars of 1792 by Peter Getz of Lancaster, Pa. particularly referred to on page 10. Getz is said to have been a member of the Masonic order, and as shown by the pieces mentioned, executed five years earlier,, certainly possessed sufficient talent to design as well as to execute the reverse struck with it. The piece occupies a prominent position in a Washington cabinet, and impressions in good condition occur but seldom.
With this exception, all the pieces in the list are of recent issue, the most interesting in this connection being No. 298, the work of George H. Lovett, and published by Isaac F. Wood, of New York^ in the early part of 1883. The reverse has for its principal object a fac-simile of the seal of the Fredericksburgh Lodge, also the em- blems of the degrees attained by Washington in the lodge, and the dates. Entered Apprentice Nov. 4, 5752, Fellow Craft Mar. 3, 5753, Master Mason Aug. 4, 5753. The portrait a three-quarter face is taken from an engraving by De Mare, the frontispiece to Vol. I, of Irving's Life of Washington (Putnam N. Y. 1856), inscribed "Wash- ington at the age of Twenty-five." The correctness of this statement is a matter of doubt, and we are of the opinion that although the features are youthful, the portrait from which the engraving was made was really painted at a much later date (1777), by Charles
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Willson Pcale. As represented on the medal, the head is a poor example of medallic engraving, and indeed the whole piece in that respect, is rather unsatisfactory. The initiation of Washington in Fredericksburgh Lodge, is also the subject of Nos. 296 and 297.
No. 302 by William H. Key a three-quarter head* a combination of the Trumbull and Stuart portraits, is from the same obverse die as No. 286, and is particularly referred to on page 112. This piece both as to obverse and reverse is very well executed. The mcdalet No. 301 is by Paquet, the head probably after Stuart.
The remaining pieces all present the Houdon profile. No. 291, the bust by C. C. Wright, not an entirely satisfactory example of that engraver, occurs but in a single impression, the reverse used for the purpose being the same as that on No. 289, the work of George H. Lovett. The obverse die is still in existence. The little hatchet story, is medalized on No. 292 by Rudolph Laubenheimer, a German by birth, who settled in New York about thirty years ago, having acquired his art in Hamburg. The head is well modeled and shows good qualities of execution. Dies similar to these but larger were also prepared by this engraver, for the purpose of striking impressions in wood, specimens of which are before us.
Of those by George H. Lovett, No. 293, struck in 1876, is the best both in design and execution, showing taste and ability. The head on the obverse, originally issued with a reverse referring to the "Forty-seventh Anniversary of the Brooklyn Sunday School Union," is rather a free translation of Houdon, resembling very closely the profile on the three cent envelope stamp of the War Department (1873), from which perhaps it was copied. This head will also be found on two other pieces of the group.
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George H. Lovett, a younger brother of Robert Lovett, Jr., deceased, w'as born in Philadelphia, February 14, 1824, but has resided in New York in the active prosecution of his business since 1850. Mr. Lovett has produced more Washington dies than any other engraver. His works show good drawing and execution.
Nos. 311 to 314 inclusive, the heads by C. C. Wright, are from the same obverses as those mentioned on page 68, as having been executed for the late Charles I. Bushnell; only one set of each was struck.
To the pieces of this group which are enumerated in the valuable work by William T. R. Marvin, entitled "The Medals of the Masonic Fraternity," we have added his numbers, both as a guide to the collector, and as a surety for the Masonic descriptions, which were more or less adapted from that publication.
288. AMOR, HONOR ET JUSTITIA.
Obi'erse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. G. WASHING- TON PRESIDENT. 1797
Reverse. — On a mosaic pavement are the two pillars surmounted by globes, over the one on the right the sun, and over the other, the moon and stars; at the top, is the radiant All-seeing eye above the letter G below which, are the square and compasses and three burning tapers; on the right of the pillars a level and open book, and on the left, a plumb and gavel; a trowel lies on the pavement. The whole within a circle, with a rope border surrounding both obverse and reverse. Legend. AMOR. HONOR. ET. JUSTITIA - G. W. G. G. M. - Edge engrailed. \Ma)-7'i?t 264^
Sise 22. Brass, extremely rare.
An impres.sion in silver with plain edge, is noticed in the Eushntll sale. No. 1301, an one in brass, is in the possession of R. Coulton Davis of Philadelphia.
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289. NON NOBIS SOLUM.
Obverse— Y{qs.6. facing the right, in a circular frame ; -beneath the head, G. H. L. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON; outside of the circle at the top, an eagle with a long ribbon in his beak, in- scribed TALENf FERENT NULLUM SECLA FUTURA VIRUM ; aboutthe
ribbon forty-five stars, and at the bottom, military trophies on which is the shield of the United States. Reverse.— P^ mosaic pavement approached by three steps, on the right a Doric pillar surmounted by the celestial globe, and suspended on the shaft is a level; on the left an Ionic pillar bearing the terrestial globe and a plumb, and in the centre, a Corinthian pillar with a square hanging on its shaft; the letter G surmounted by a cluster of seven stars is over the capital, above which the All-seeing eye darts its rays through clouds. On the left of the stars is the sun, and on the right the moon; below the sun and between the pillars,' are three burning tapers and a five-pointed star, below the moon a ladder of three rounds and the forty-seventh problem; on the steps m front are the Bible, square and compasses, and in the foreground a coffin bearing the skull and cross-bones. All within a wreath of palm branches crossed, outside of which is an ornamental band bearing the legend, and in which at the bottom, between the stems of the branches, is the date MDCCCLIX Legend. NON NOBIS SOLUM SED TOTO MUNDO NATI {^Mannn 266^
Size
Bronze. Tin.
An impression in brass, and one in tin with blank reverse, occur i,, the Wood sale Nos. 391, 393.
290. NON NOBIS ^OlAiyi.-Second obverse. <9^^,.,,._Undraped bust facing the left; beneath the bust a c M Legend GEORGE WASHINGTON. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA all within an ornamented circle; outside of the circle an imperfect wreath of an olive and oak branch, connected at the' base by a trident and caduceus crossed, and at the top, by an eagle with flag and diverging rays, and the words e pluribus unum
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RtiHtst: — [Same as No. 289.] Manin jo^. Sice J2. Bronze.
This obverse was originally struck with a reverse referring to the JnternationiJ Exhibi- tion (^ Crystal Palace), held at New York in 1853, No, 361 of the catalogue.
291. NON NOBIS solium.— T/iird obverse.
Olmrsi. — Undraped bust facing the left, in a sunken field, surrounded
by a broad raised border; beneatii the bust, c. c. w. Rti'irse. — [Same as No. 289.] She J4. T\n, Biisluti II 1400.
292. MAGNA EST VERITAS.
Oln'erse. — Undraped bust facing the left; on edge of bust, R. L. and beneath, R. laubenheimer Lcornd. FIRST IN WAR, FIRST IN PEACE, AND FIRST IN THE HEARTS OF HIS COUNTRYMEN, separated at the bottom by the square and com- passes; in an inner semi-circle below the bust, BORN FEB. 22. 17o2 - DIED DEC. 14. 1799. all within a wreath of laurel branches tied by a bow, and divided at the top by a five-pointed radiant star; at the lower edge, patented junh 8. 1875
Reiu'fsc. — Design representing Washington with his hatchet, the cut tree on the right and his father on the left. Above, a wreath of oak and olive branches, inclosing an eye and the monogram <at. Legend. MAGNA EST X'ERITAS ET PRyEVALEBIT. In exergue, I CAN NOT TELL A LIE. 1876 {Manw 267.']
She j2. Silver. Bronze. Brass. Tin.
293. CENTENNIAL 1876.
Odz'erse. — Bust draped in a formal mannei-, facing the lefl, above two crossed palm branches, in a half circle; beneath the bust, WASH- INGTON; over the palm branch on the left, 1776 and over the one on the right, 1876 and at the top completing the circle, twelve six-pointed stars separated by a perioi^. Legend. lOOT!* YEAR OF OUR NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE in two lines, over and at the sides of the bust. [Same bust as No. 2/1.]
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Reverse.— A mosaic pavement approached by three steps; on the right and left, two pillars surmounted by globes, and in the centre Ijackground a third, surmounted by the letter G over which is a cluster of seven stars beneath the All-seeing oye with rays' be- tween the right and centre pillars, the moon, a ladder of 'three rounds and tlie forty-seventh problem of Euclid, and between the left and centre pillars, the sun, three burning tapers, and a five- pomted star; all within a wreath of oak leaves. \Ma,fin 268 ]
Size 20. Silver. Copper! Brass.
Vejy rare, as bul six in silver, hvenly i„ copper, an.l twenty i„ l,rass were stntck, when "o:::. tjjf -^"^^"-^ ^^' ^/ — '■- — [A». jouma. of ;u.is-
294. MASONIC TEMPLE.-^,.^/^/,. 0^z..r..._Ur,draped bust facing the right; beneath the bust, merriam
Legend GEORGE WASHINGTON. HORN FEBRUARY 22.
17o2. [Same obverse as No. 122.] Reverse.-V\^v, of the Temple, showing the front and side and thead-
xtTIt ^"'^'""^'' ""^ '•'" '"■■^' ^^- ^- ^^^^'^^N- Above. MASONIC TEMPLE; below, BOSTON IMarvin 26o^ Size 20. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
This medal is very rare, less than thirty m all having been ^^r^cV.lMarvin.
295- NEW MASONIC TEMPLE.— ^^x/«7«.
Obverse. ~\^zm& as No. 294.]
Reverse.-^mj MASONIC TEMPLE DEDICATED JUNE 24 .A.L. 5867 CHAS. C. DAME GRAND MASTER in five lines" the first and last curved; between the first and second is the All- scemg eye with rays, and between the fourth and fifth are the square and compasses. '
Size 20. Bronze.
296. PREDERICKSBURGH LODGE.
(9W..-Undraped bust facing the right; on edge of bust, lovett and beneath, g. h. l. Legend. GF.ORGE WASHINGTON [bame bust as No. 136,]
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Reverse. — The square and compasses inclosing the letter G a J s"r- rounded by a beaded circle. Legetid. INIT° IN FR^ZDE.^- ICKSBURGH LODGE, MD. NOV. 4. 1752 \^Man>in 2jo.']
Size i8. Silver. Copper. Brass.
The original combination of this obverse, which was subsequently struck with many other reverses. In consequence of the error, " md." for Virginia, only a few sets were struck, and the reverse destroyed.
297. FREDERICKSBURGH l^ODGE..— Second reverse.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 296.]
Reverse. — The square and compasses inclosing the letter G Legend. . miT'^ IN FREDERICKSBURGH LODGE NO. 4 VIRGINIA
NOV. 4. 5752 [Marvin 271.] Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass.
Only ten were struck in silver, and twenty-five each in brass and copper, when the die of the reverse broke. — Marvin.
298. FREDERICKSBURGH l.O'DQ'E..— Wood's issue.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, three-quarter face to the left; above, the All-seeing eye throwing rays over the entire field of the medal, and below, the compasses and square, inclosing the monogram <jst. and dividing a scroll bearing the words, suo-se-robore-fikmat; on the head of the compasses 17 and at the ends of the square, 32 and 99 Legend. HE WAS A BROTHER OF THE MYSTIC TIE
Reverse.— T\v& seal of Fredericksburgh Lodge Va. with the motto, IN THE LORD IS ALL OUR TRUST; bclow and at each side of the seal, Masonic emblems indicating the degrees of Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason, and the dates of attainment; at base I. F. WOOD, des. g. h. lovett, fec.
Size J2. Bronze. Tin.
299. HOLY BIBLE.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right.
Reverse. — The Bible, on which are the square and compasses inclos- ing the letter G {^MarAn 272.1
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Size 12. Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel. Tin.
Published by George B. Soley of Pliiladelphia, a reduction of the Duvi\'ier head. The mouth is quite defective, and ihe nose sharp and flat.
300. HOLY BIBLE.
Obverse. — Unc'raped bust facing the right. Reverse. — [Same as No. 299.] Manin 2yj. Sise 12. Silver. Copper. Brass. Gilt. Tin.
Head by Paquet, larger and quite different from No. 299.
301. HOLY BIBLE.
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, facing the right; on edge of bust, ap
[Same obverse as No. 156.] Reverse. — [Same as No. 299.] Marvin 27^. Size 12. Silver. Copper. Brass. Gilt. Tin.
302. FORTITUDE, PRUDENCE, JUSTICE.
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, three-quarter face to the left; on edge of bust, KEY in sunken letters, and belov/, 1732-1799 [Same ob- verse as No. 286.]
Reverse. — The square, compasses and rule, in an open vi^reath of acacia and olive ; over the head of the compasses a radiant star of six points, on' which is the letter G sunken. Legend. FORTITUDE, PRUDENCE, JUSTICE. At the base, harzfeld's series l^Mari'in 2y§.']
Si.'^e 21. Silver. Bronze. Brass. Tin.
303. FORTITUDE, PRUDENCE, 'JUSTICE.
Second obverse.
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, three-quarter, face to the left; on edge of bust, KEY in sunken letters, and below, 1732-1799 Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. 287.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 302.]
Size 21. Silver. Bronze. Brass. Tin.
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130 MA SONIC MEDALS.
304. SOLOMON'S LODGE PO'KEEPSIE.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a formal manner, facing the left, inclosed by the square and compasses. Legend. " BRO. GEO. WASHING- TON COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF" VISITED THE LODGE DEC. 27. 1782. [Same bust as No. 271.]
ie^Yv-jf.— SOLOMON'S - LODGE, N" 1 PO'KEEPSIE N. Y. FOUNDED APRIL 18, 1771. in five lines, the first two curved; below the lines, a scroll in a triangular form, bears the name jas. LIVINGSTON. ESQ. FIRST MASTER; bclow the .scroll curving With the piece, wood's series "c" no. 2. i. f. w. des. g. h. l. fec. ; all within a circle. Legend. " * KING SOLOMON SENT AND FETCHED * A WIDOWS SON * FILLED WITH WIS- DOM AND UNDERSTANDING" outside of the circle. [Mar- vin joy.']
Size 22. Silver. Copper. Bronze. Brass. Tin.
305. THE KEYSTONE.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right.
Reverse. — A keystone, on the face of which are a square and com- passes, within which is the radiant All-Seeing eye ; on the right is a gavel, on the left a trowel, and at the bottom a slipper. Edge reeded. [Marvin J26.']
Size 6. Gold. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
This obverse has been struck with a blank reverse, in the different metals,
306. MOUNT VERNON CHAPTER.
Ob^'ersc. — Undraped bust facing the right; on edge of bust, lovett and beneath, i. f. w.- g. h. l. Legc7id. " TRUE, AND WISE, AND MERCIFUL AND JUST." 1732-99 [Same bust as No..
136] Reverse. — View of the tomb at Mount Vernon in a beaded circle, a
tree at the right of the entrance, and a small obelisk on the left.
Legend MOUNT VERNON CHAPTER N? 228 RAM-
M=:'T VERNON • N • Y • [Marvin yo.f.']
Size 20. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
MASONIC. MEDALS. 1 3 1
307. PLUMB, LEVEL AND SQUARE.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a formal manner, facing the left, in a wreath of olive branches, crossed. Legend. WASHINGTON THE FATHER OF OUR COUNTRY [Same bust as No. 271.]
Reverse. — A plumb, level and square, above which is the radiant All- seeing eye. [_Man'tn 706.']
She 18. Silver. Brass.
308. PLUMB, LEVEL AND SQUARE.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; on edge of bust, lovett and beneath, g. h. l. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. 296.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 307.]
Size 18. Copper. Tin.
309. PLUMB, LEVEL AND SQUARE.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; on edge of bust, lovett and beneath, the monogram <aft L^egend. 1775 - 100 YEARS - 1875 and below, i. f w. des. g. h. l. fec. [Same bust as No. 136.]
Reverse. — [Same as No 307.]
Size 18. Copper.
This obverse is particularly referred to in the note to No. 437 of the catalogue.
310. LAKE CITY LODGE.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 308.]
Reverse. — LAKE CITY, FLA. in three lines, in a beaded circle ; be- neath, G. H. L. Legend. LAKE CITY LODGE N? 27 + outside the circle.
Size 18. Copper. Tin.
311. PAST MASTER'S JEWEL,
Obverse. — Head facing the left, in a wreath of laurel. [Same obverse as No. 151.]
1 3 2 MASONIC MEDALS.
Reverse. — The compasses, the points extended and supported by a curved gauge, the blazing sun in the centre ; surrounded by a plain band.
Size i8. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
312. PAST MASTER'S ]KWE.l..— Second obverse.
Obverse. — Head facing the left, in a three-quarter wreath of laurel branches. Legend. WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. 152.] Reverse. — [Same as No. 311] Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
313. PAST MASTER'S }E.VJE.l..— T/!ird obverse.
0ln>erse.—ne2id facing the left. Legend. GEORGE WASHING- TON [Same obverse as No. 153.] Reverse. — [Same as No. 311.] Size 18. Silver. Copper, Brass. Tin.
314. PAST MASTER'S JEWEL.— J^-^wr/A obverse.
Obverse.— [les^d facing the left. Legeftd. GEORGE THE GREAT
[Same obverse as No 154.] Reverse — [Same as No. 311.] Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
STATUES, MONUMENTS AND MEMORIALS.
The medallic representations of Statues erected for Washington are limited to two, the full length by Houdon at Richmond Va. the only original statue.f and the equestrian figure by Henry K. Brown at New York, the first equestrian statue erected to his memory, July 4, 1856. The latter represents Washington in militaiy attire, and is a work of much merit, simple and effective, the head after Houdon. The medal by George H. Lovett is a poor rendering of the statue, and even the obverse does not belong to the piece, being really the obverse of No. 289, Masonic group. No. 318 by the same engraver — a much smaller die — gives a very good head after Houdon ; the statue on this reverse is also better in drawing and execution.
The representation of the Houdon Statue No. 315, also by Mr. Lovett, is extremely unsatisfactory, the figure being altogether out of proportion. The obverse of this piece is from the same die as the one last mentioned.
The Baltimore Monument, the shaft of which is surmounted by a full length of Washington, the work of Andre Causici of Italy completed in 1S29, and the National Monument at Washington, the corner stone of which was laid July 4, 1848 and is still unfinished.^ will be found in this group. The former in a beautiful medalet
f Placed in position May 14, 1796. J Now rapidly approaching completion.
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executed by Robert Lovett, Jr., and the latter by a piece issued at the time — engraver unknown, — giving the elevation of the Monument with the Pantheon, — as originally designed. Both heads are after Houdon.
The unfinished state of the National Monument in the Centennial year 1876, more than a quarter of a century after its commencement, is referred to in a satirical manner on Nos. 321 and 322, the work of George H. Lovett and published by Isaac F. Wood, of New York.
The piece No. 324 having for reverse a view of " Battle Monu- ment" at Baltimore, is a mule, and has no direct connection with Washington, but may be admitted in a national sense.
Nos. 325 and 326, struck to commemorate the commencement and inauguration of the Cabinet of Washington Medals in the United States Mint at Philadelphia, were engraved by Anthony C. Faquet. Both show his usual good work; the head on 325 is probably after Stuart, the other gives a well modeled bust after Houdon.
315. HOUDON STATUE.
Olroerse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right. Legend.
GEORGE WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. 124.] 7e«rr^^.— Statue by Houdon. Lcgetid. WASHINGTON STATUE
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. Size 18. Copper.
316. HOUDON STATUE.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left. [Same obverse as No. 125.] Rrversc. — [Same as No. 315.] Size 18. Copper.
.'£S, MONUMENTS, ETC. 135.
31;. EQU7:-J>TRIAM STATUE.
Obvet<:e. — Head facing the right, in a circulav ''■ leneath the
head, g. h. „ Legend. GEORGE WASH I, outside of
the ci cle ?t'tha top, an eagle with along ribbon in his beak, in-
SClibecJ TAT.FM FERENT NULLI'M SECL.^ FUTURE VIRL'M; about the
rib!>oi fi>r*5 -five sta'-s, and at the bortcrn, military trophies on
-*hi } t1 ' -h I. d of the United States. [Same obverse as No. 289.]
[ . 1 . ' rian St -end. WASH-
iironze.
■rJESTRIAN oTATUE.
No.3t5] c'. — Brown s Equestrian StoUie, inclosed by a railing, with a lamp
each ?V'- ^T-'K \yi\ --r-w-.v- c;'r.^ ,. ingxergue,
,\- Y, ]C3e .-S Copper. ^
319. EOUFSTRIAN STATUE.
Olivers/'. — [Sa.. J
Revcn- — [Same a.* No. 318.]
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321. wool ^ MOiuMENl MEDA
Otn>ase. — Uudraped I .. Jt tacing the right, ^vith;n a circle, on edge of hi. t Mivn !• ;i' ( . in a 1 ?1F -.ir ;1-, IVT.'i • lon V": " RS . 1 ^.T;' •
I the le/ , UES. to the rig
'N PEACE * LAbi iN SKLUkliSiCj '
the unfinished monument at Washi, . uur left, W ' y and to the rig'
'. . :--'- T^i^T - ..FU. S. GR.'^^-^^
•Kkji ; /./. In continuation
M( . - ORNER STONE LAID v^-
PLJ-. 1 K.1 ■ ir.M ,.j '
Sis." 2<. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
322. WOOD'S MONUMENT M H ^' Au . .:>,r<,VA„'
'\>vine. — [Same as No. 321.]
\i :'€>■$'■. — rV'e\v of the unfinished monument, with Hres ''rHir.^ting 1 a surtken field surrounded by a 1. lie
: -s^C.TON and to ;1 ' D. C; r.
■ CY OP U. S. C bclo-.v,
d. A MONDMENT * \'E LAIi:>
- CyMPLETED - ? - V^
"-^I'^.^r. Bronze. V'r.
'V. iome die ns No. pi nl turned dij«-n, ill 01
2^. BALTIMORE MONUMENT MEDALET.
/. GEORGE ■J'J L>amc obverSe .s
shinEfto' at Bal
hin.a wrcaiii oi"
Brass Tin.
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Reverse— YA&vz!i\o\\ of " Battle Monument " at Baltimore ; on the in- closing wall, LOVETT PHiLA Legend. NORTH POINT AND FORT MCHENRY. SEP^ 12' & 13' 1814 Edge reeded.
Size 20. Silver. Copper. Tin.
325. CABINET MEMORIAL.— ifc^/V?/ series. Obverse.~V,\x%\. in civil dress, head facing the right; on edge of bust,
^v Legend. PATER PATRIAE [Same bust as No. 156.] Reverse.— K MEMORIAL OF THE WASHINGTON CABINET
MAY 1859 in six parallel lines, within a wreath of olive branches. Size T4. =;;iv..,,. Pronze.
«
326. CABINET MY.Vth'L,.— Mint series.
(9<57'mf.— Undraped bust facing the right, in a sunken field surrounded by a raised border; beneath the bust, Paquet. F Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON ♦ BORN FEB. 22 1732 ♦ DIED DEC. 14 1799. ♦ in the border.
Reverse.— K view of the upright case, containing (as originally ar- ranged) the collection of Washington Medals at the United States Mint, surmounted by a bust of Washington in civil dress, facing the right, in a sunken field surrounded by a raised border Leo-end. WASHINGTON CABINET OF MEDALS, U. S MINT * INAUGURATED FEB. 22 1860. ♦ in the border.
Size ^8. Silver. Bronze.
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SOCIETY AND AWARD MEDALS.
While the associations so numerous and influential in the first quarter of the century, known as "Washington Benevolent Societies," were mainly charitable in purpose, they at the same time inculcated a love for the principles of a free republican government and those which regulated the public conduct of Washington. The Farewell Address, printed in a neat form for the use of the members, was therefore issued by most of them, to which was attached a portrait of Washington and a certificate of membership, thus making the teach- ings of that remarkable paper familiar to all.
In the early history of these associations, party proclivities may have had but little influence in regulating membership; but those organized in 1812, and later, seem to have been limited to the ad- herents of the Federal party, not in harmony with the views of the existing administration, and opposed, though quietly, to the war with Great Britain. These societies rapidly multiplied during the war, but with the demise of the party during President Monroe's administra- tion, they disappeared, and the different publications of the Farewell Address referred to, are now the principal proofs that they ever existed.
The medal described at the head of this list, was struck for the "Washington Benevolent Society" of New York, in 1808, which also published in the same year a copy of the Farewell Address. The design of the reverse is entirely charitable in action, being a represen-
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tation of the story of "The good Samaritan", and both that and the obverse, the head after Houdon, are excellent in design and execu- tion, the reverse being the best and most artistic. The dies were the work of John Reich before referred to as living at that time in Phila- delphia, and employed at the United States Mint as assistant engraver.
The "Washington Society," organized on total abstinence prin- ciples, in Baltimore in 1840, by six men of intemperate habits, each of whom determined at all times and places to reveal his own personal experience, resulted in one of the notable movements against the evils of intemperance. Through the exertions of these men, and others of equal ability, who became connected with them, meetings were held throughout the whole country, and the simple and impressive char- acter of their statements created the profoundest feeling, so that by the summer of 1842, it was computed that the reformation had included at least one hundred thousand common drunkards.
"Washington Temperance Societies," and "Washington Tem- perance Benevolent Societies," were outcomes of this movement, and the several medals described in this list, — Nos. 328 and 329 by Robert Lovett, Senior, being the most important, — were probably issued shortly after that period of excitement. Nos. 332 and 333 by Bale, are good both in design and execution, but this cannot be said of Nos. 330 and 334, engravers unknown. All these pieces bear the Houdon head, the two last mentioned, however, presenting rather weak translations of the original.
The Award Medals with the exception of No. 352 which gives the Du Simitiere profile, and No. 353 probably after Stuart, bear the Houdon portrait. Nos. 349 and 350 are of English origin, the work
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of Davis of Birmingham, executed, in all probability, in the early part of the century; these pieces have become quite rare, especially the latter. The same obverse will be found on No. 351, the reverse evi- dently of recent issue.
The "Washington College Medal" possesses an interest apart from its artistic merits, as being* the only medallic head of Washington en- graved by James B. Longacre, so well known as an excellent plate engraver, and as the publisher of the "National Portrait Gallery" (1834). Mr. Longacre was appointed Chief Engraver of the United States Mint Sept. i6th, 1844, and retained the position until his de- cease, which occurred January ist, 1869, during which time this beau- tiful piece was executed.
The head on the "Assay Medal " by Barber, is well modeled, but that by William H. Key on the "Lancaster County Medal," which is well engraved, lacks dignity of expression. William Barber, an ex- cellent modeler and engraver, was born in London in 1807 and came to this country in 1852. He was appointed assistant to Mr. Longacre in 1865, and at his decease became Chief Engraver at the Mint. Me. Barber died while in service, August 31st, 1879.
No. 357 by Anthony C. Morin of Philadelphia, who died in 1873, While imposing in size, is weak both in modeling and execution. The obverse die, which is still in existence, was prepared in 1832, but no proper reverse was ever engraved for it. Only a few impressions have been taken with the reverse as described, most of which were struck quite recently.
No. 342 by F. N. Mitchell is a good example of the art; the head, although pleasing in its general effect, is not a very close ren- dering of Houdon.
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327. BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right, upon a pedestal, inscribed DEFENDER OF HIS COUNTRY; at the basc, the letter r; the Goddess of Liberty with staff and liberty cap in her right hand, is about crowning the bust with the left. Legend. WASHINGTON BENEVOLENT SOCIETY; in exergue, 1808
Reverse. — A design emblematic of "The geod Samaritan." On the left, pillars and a curtain, from which a man advances to succor another upon the floor; in the right lower corner, r Legend. BENEVOLENCE; in exergue, NEW-YORK
Size zy. Silver.
328. TEMPERANCE DECLARATION.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; beneath the bust, lovett N Y Legend. WASHINGTON TEMPERANCE SOCIETY
Rcverse.—SNY. AGREE TO ABSTAIN FROM ALL INTOXI- CATING LIQUORS EXCEPT FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES AND RELIGIOUS ORDINANCES, in seven lines, within a wreath of oak branches, tied by a bow and completed at the top by two hands clasped. Legend. TEMPERANCE DECLARATION TEMPERANCE IS THE FOUNTAIN OF HEALTH
Size 26. Copper. Bronze. Brass. Tin.
329. HOUSE OF TEMPERANCE.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 328.]
Reverse. — The interior of a room. To the left a globe and book-case, and a man seated at a table reading; to the right an open window, and a woman and child, the former seated. In exergue, HOUSE OF TEMPERANCE
Size 26. Bronze. Brass. Tin.
330. UNITED WE STAND.
Ob^'erse.—W^2iA facing the right. Legend. WASHINGTON TEM- PERANCE BENEVOLENT SOC. *
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Reverse— \J'^n¥.T> WE STAND DIVIDED WE FALL, in four
irregular lines; in the centre, t.vo hands clasped. Size i^. Tin.
331. TEMPERANCE FOUNTAIN.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 330.]
Reverse. — A flowing fountain. Two birds are standing upon the edge drinking, and two others are descending; at the bottom, an orna- ment of scroll-work.
Si."e j^. Tin.
332. THE TYRANT ALCOHOL.
Obverse. — Head facing the right, within a wreath of olive branches, crossed; below the crossing, bale Legend. WASHINGTON TEMPERANCE BENEVOLENT SOCIETY- [Same head as No. 197.]
Reverse. -^"^-S. SERVE THE TYRANT ALCOHOL NO LONGER in four lines, thefirst and last curved; between each line roses and leaves, and at each side, a rose. Edge reeded.
Size ij. Silver. Copper.
333. THE TYRANT ALCOHOL.
Obverse. — Head facmg the right, within a wreath of olive branches
with berries, tied by a bow; beneath the head, bale Legend.
WASHINGTON TEMPERANCE BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.
[Same head as No. 332.] Reverse.— W'V^ SERVE THE TYRANT .\LCOHOL NO LONGER
in four lines, the first and last curved; between each line a rosette,
and at each side, a period. Size IJ. Silver.
334. KING ALCOHOL.
C<5c'^rjf.— Head facing the left. Legend. WASHINGTON UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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Reverse.— TO THE CAUSE OF TEMPERANCE TEN DOL- LARS TO KING ALCOHOL NOT ONE CENT, in seven lines, the first and last curved; a star between the firat and' second. Edge reeded.
Size 15. Brass.
335. HONOR TEMPERANCE.
(?<5wrj^.— Undraped bust in a circle, in the centre of a seven-pointed star; below the bust, SCHMIDT f. Legend. HONOR TEMPER- ANCE
Reverse.— m HOC SIGXO VINCES in a circle, on a seven-pointed star; on six of the points, the letters separated, founded 22 feb 1844
Size 12. Silver, Wood y68.
336. UNITED AMERICAN MECHANICS.
Obvcrse.—^u5t draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right; on edge of bust, RL Legend. GEN. GEORGE WASHINGTON FIRs't PRE« U. S. 1789
Reverse.— O. U. A. M. divided by a pair of compasses and a square, crossed, inclosing a bent arm holding a hammer. Legend HON- ESTY INDUSTRY AND SOBRIETY
Size 16. Silver. Copper. Brass.
337- JOCKEY CLUB.
(?^.<.;.ff._Undraped bust facing the left, in an arched frame of a sin- gle line; beneath the bust, key Legend. PATR1./E PATER 1732 [Same obverse as No. 211]
ierwrjc'.— A horse standin-; to the left. Legend. MOBILE JOCKEY CLUB * MEMBERS MEDAL *
Size 18. Tin. •
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338. CHOWDER CLUB.
Obverse. — Head facing the right, in a wreath of olive bra. ..es, tied
by a bow. Legend. MEMP'^RS BADGE Temr^f.— WASHINGTON MARKET CHOWDEF' CLUB, 1818.
in five lines, the upper and lower curving, Si~e J J. Gold, Levick 252^. Silver, extremely vre.
339. LANCASTER CO. AGRICULTUR.vL SOC.
Obverse. — Undrapcd bust facfng the right; beneath e bust, key F. and in a curved line below, THE FARMER OF MOUNT VERNON Legend. LANCA.STER CO AGRICULTURAL & MECHANICAL SOCIETY. 1858
Reverse. — At the base a group of a broken column, a cogged wheel, a sheaf of wheat and agricultural implements, with a stalk of corn at each side. At the top, AWARDED TO; field blank.
Size iS. Silver. Copper. Bronze. Tin.
340. UNION AGRICULTURAL SOC.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left, in a sunken field surrounded by a raised border. Lege?id. THE PATTERN OF PATRIOT- ISM, INDUSTRY AND PROGRESS.
Re7'erse.—\]'^lO^ AGRICULTURAL SOC: OF RIDGEWAY & SHELBY. ; in a wreath of olive and oak branches, ORGANIZED JULY 17T" 1858.
Size 18. Silver. Tin.
341. MECHANICS LITERARY ASSOC.
Obi'erse. — [Same as No. 328.]
Reverse. — Bust of Franklin facing the left; beneath the bust, lovett
N. Y. Legend. MECHANICS LITERARY ASSOCIATION
ROCHESTER. Size 26. Copper. Bronze. Tin.
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342. MECHANICS INSTITUTE.
Obverse. — Head facing the left; on edge of neck, F. N. Mitchell, f.
Reverse. — A shield — the field left blank— encircled by a scroll in- scribed, PRESENTED BY THE METROPOLITAN ME- CHANICS INSTITUTE
Size 2^. Silver. Copper. Bronze. Brass.
343. AMERICAN INSTITUTE.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; on edge of bust, lovett Legend. AMERICAN INSTITUTE ♦ CENTENNIAL MEDAL^ 1876. * [Same bust as No. 136.]
Reverse. — A wreath of an olive and oak branch, tied by a bow, and connected at the top by the word.s AWARDED TO ; field blank.
Size 21 . Bronze. Tin.
344. WASHINGTON COLLEGE, VA.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left; beneath the bust, longacre Legend. WASHINGTON COLLEGE VIRGINIA
Reverse. — A wreath of an oak and olive branch, tied by a bow, the field blank. Legeiid. ROBINSON PRIZE MEDAL
Size 21. Bronze.
345. WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY.
Obverse.— \3ri6x^i^&A bust facing the left. Legend. WASHINGTON
AND LEE UNIVERSITY [Same bust as No. 344.] Reverse. — [Same as No. 344.] Size 21. Bronze.
346. U. S. MILITARY ACADEMY.
'Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left; beneath the bust, paquet f Legend. UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY
Reverse. — A wreath of oak leaves, within which is an octagonal tablet, dividing the words ACADEMIC MERIT
Sii:e 77. Bronze.
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146 SOCIETY AND AWARD MEDALS.
347. ASSAY MEDAL 1876.
Obierse. — Undraped bust facing the right, beneath the bust, barber Reverse.— m^ - ANNUAL ASSAY 1876 in four lines, in a wreath of oak leaves, within a circle. Legend. YEAR ONE HUN- DRED ♦ OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE * Size 21. Bronze.
The Assay Medal is issued by the U. S. Mint at the time of the Annual Ass.-iy, and is only presented to members of the Assay Committee, the Director of the Mint and heads of the Treasury Departmtnt. The design is changed each year, this and 1878, are the only years the head of Wasiiington has been placed on the obverse.
348. ASSAY MEDAL 1878.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 347.]
Reverse. — ANNUAL ASSAY 1878 in three lines, large letters, in a
wreath of olive branches, tied by a bow. Sise 21. Bronze.
349. VIA AD HONOREM.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right, in an oval frame at the base, around which, GEORGE WASHINGTON BORN 1732 DIED 1799 and beneath, da vis birm. At the top. an eagle dis- played, an olive branch in his right talon, and a bundle of three arrows in his left; in his beak a ribbon inscribed E pluribus unum; at each side twelve stars. In the field between the eagle and bust, FIRST IN WAR FIRST IN PEACE AND FIRST IN THE HEARTS OF HIS COUNTRYMEN, in four irregular lines.
Reverse. — The interior of a room, in which a young man is seated at a table reading; at each side book-cases and globes, and at the right upon a pedestal, stands a figure of Fame; on a shelf the head of Minerva and two antique lamps ; on the base of the design, davis BIRM. In exergue, VIA AD HONOREM
Size ^2. Tin, rare.
350. SCIENTIA MORES EMOLLIT.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 349.]
Reverse. — The interior of a room, in which a woman is seated at a
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147
table writing, upon the table a globe, and at each side book-cases, and to the left a harp ; on the base of the design, davis birm. In exergue, SCIENTIA MORES EMOLLIT. Size J2. Tin, very raw.
351. REWARD OF SUPERIOR MERIT.
Olncrse. — [Same as No. 349.]
i?^wr.f^.— REWARD OF SUPERIOR pgUSSl in four parallel
lines, within a wreath of rose branches, tied by a bow. Size J 2. Tin.
352. INDUSTRY PRODUCES WEALTH.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON, THE CINCINNATUS OF AMERICA B. 1732 D. 1799 [Same obverse as No. 277.]
Reverse.— A wreath of palm branches, tied by a bow, the field blank. Legend. INDUSTRY PRODUCES WEALTH
Size 20. Silver. Brass. Tin.
Edge reeded.
353. REWARD OF MERIT.
Obverse, — Bust in civil dress, three-quarter face to the left. Legend.
THE FATHER OF OUR COUNTRY. [Same obver.se as No.
272.] ye^wri^-.— REWARD OF MERIT in three lines, within a wreath of
olive branches. Si-re jr_ Tin.
354. REWARD OF MERIT.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the right; beneath the bust, key f and on a scroll below, BORN FEB 27 1732 DIED DEC 14 1799 in two lines. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON.
Reverse.— R¥J<NAKl> OF MERIT on a scroll, in a wreath of oak and laurel leaves.
Size 2^. Brass.
148 SOCIETY AND AWARD MEDALS.
Same lust as on the Nonvalk Memorial piece. The obverse is t))e same as a medal struck in 1876, bearing on the reverse a view of Independence Hall.
355. AWARDED TO.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON, FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE U. S. A. MDCCLXXXIX
Reverse. — A wreath of an olive and oak brancli, tied by a bow and connected at the top, by the words AWARDED TO; field blank.
Size j2. Tin, Edwards syo^.
The bust on this piece, which appears to exist in but a single specimen, resembles very closely that of No. 135 by Robert Lovett, Jr. and in all probability is the work of that engraver.
356. AWARDED TO.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; beneath the bust, lovett N Y Legend. WASHINGTON TEMPERANCE SOCIETY [Same obverse as No. 328.]
Reverse. — A wreath of an oak and palm branch, tied by a bow and connected at the top, by the words AWARDED TO; field blank.
Size 26. Copper. Bronze. Tin.
357. THE GREAT AND GOOD.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left; on edge of bust, a c m. f Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON, THE GREAT AND GOOD.
Reverse. — A wreath composed of cornucopiae completed at the top, by branches of laurel and oak ; field blank.
Size JO. Tin.
358. AWARD MEDAL.— Za«<f/-.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; beneath the bust, ^^-^ei
Legend. GEORGIO WASHINGTON Reverse. — A wreath of oak and olive branches, tied by a bow, the
field blank. Size /p. Brass.
SOCIETY AND A WARD MEDALS. 149
359- FIRST REGIMENT P. M.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 326.]*
Reverse.— V':^. REGT. INFANTRY l^T DIV. P. M. GRAY RE- SERVES CAPE MAY JULY 1369. PRESENTED TO, in four irregular lines, with a blank scroll at the bottom. Between the second and third lines, two flags crossed, and an olive branch be- tween the third and fourth.
Size jS. Bronze.
360. RIFLE CLUB.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right.
Reverse.— W\t\^m a beaded circle, a blank scroll, and above it the
words AWARDED TO Legend. PHILADELPHIA RIFLE
CLUB * * * Size ly. Bronze.
EXHIBITIONS. FAIRS, CELEBRA- TIONS, POLITICAL AND CAL- ENDAR MEDALS.
When the history of the war for the Union shall come to be written, no more interesting chapter will be found than that treating of the workings of the "United States Sanitary Commission."
The importance of affording relief and comfort to the volunteers became apparent from the moment the first troops were called into the field, April 15, 1861; on which day the women of Bridgeport, Conn, organized a society for that purpose. This example was soon followed in other cities, a notable one being the "Women's Central Association of Relief," of New York. From the latter more directly sprang the "United States Sanitary Commission," which was organ- ized under an order of the Secretary of War of June 9, 1861, Henry W. Bellows D. D. being selected as President, and Alexander Dallas Bache LL. D. as Vice President of the board of managers, followed later by the appointment of Frederick Law Olmsted as Resident Secretary. Termed in the order, "A Commission of Inquiry and Ad- vice in respect of the Sanitary Interests of the United States Forces," it widened with the emergencies which arose, until it developed into the most complete system of sanitary measures and practical relief for the camp, hospital and field, which can well be imagined.
The importance of its work in a humane point of view, as well as in the influence it exercised on the morale of the army, can not be
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overestimated, and appealing directly, as it did, to the sympathies and patriotism of the people, supplies and money flowed in from all quarters. The Commission distributed during the war supplies to the value of fifteen millions of dollars, and funds amounting to five millions more were received into its treasury, at least two-thirds of which were obtained from numerous exhibitions popularly termed "Sanitary Fairs," held in different cities, the first at Chicago in the Autumn of 1863.!
Four of these Fairs are represented in this list, but none of the pieces are satisfactory mementos of those memorable scenes. The best head will be found on No. 363 by Paquet after the Houdon profile, that on No. 365 by Bolen, giving the portrait by Joseph Wright referred to on page 41.
No. 361 the joint production of Paquet and Morin, struck in com- memoration of an "Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations," held in New York City in 1853, is a well executed piece. The head by A. C. Morin, after Houdon, being much better in every respect than that by the same engraver referred to in the preceding group. The reverse by Paquet represents the "Crystal Palace," a beautiful struc- ture in which the Fair was held, and which stood until October 1858, when it was totally destroyed by fire, the short space of half an hour levelling it to the ground. In the history of International Exhibitions this is the second in point of time, and, as an evidence of American progress and enterprise, attracted much attention.
No. 368, of which the obverse had been previously used, was
t History of the United Stales Sanitary Commission. By Charles J. Stills. Philadel- phia 1866.
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152 EXHIBITIONS, FAIRS. ETC.
struck in i860 by Bailey & Co., Jewelers of Philadelphia, in honor of the visit of the members of the Japanese Embassy to their establish- ment. The Embassy from Japan, the first from that Empire to the United States, was accredited to the Government and had an audience with President Buchanan at Washington, May 17, i860.
The "Norwalk Memorial Medal" by William H. Key, published m i86g by Isaac F. Wood, of New Yorfc, is a good example of that engraver's abilities. The head after Houdon is very well modeled, but the military coat rather detracts from truth of representation. Mr. Key's name will also be found on No. 380, an earlier work. The reverse of this piece is not such a design, as may be termed an agree- able combination.
The political medals Nos. 379, 380, 383 and 384, were gotten up at the time of the different Presidential campaigns of Harrison, Bu- chanan and Lincoln.
No. 386 a calendar medal, gives a full length, from the well known painting ty Trumbull, now in the collection of the "Yale School of the Fine Arts," New Haven, Conn. The picture, for the original is something more than a mere portrait, was painted at Phila- delphia in 1792, and represents Washington on the battle field at Trenton. Certain accessories of the picture, are also introduced on the raedal. This obverse will be found combined with four other reverses, in the miscellaneous group.
No. 385, by B. F. True of Cincinnati, bears the Houdon head^ but the equestrian figure on No. 387 is a fictitiou.'; portrait. This piece is the work of Peter H. Jacobus of Philadeiphi£., and was issued in 1858; the original reverse was the business card of S. J. Bestor,. described in that group.
EXHIBITIONS, FAIRS, ETC. 153
361. CRYSTAL PALACE MEDAL.
Obverse.--\Jndrdi'pc6 bust facing the left; beneath the bust, ACM Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA all within an ornamented circle; outside of the circle an imperfect wreath of an olive and oak branch, connected at the base by a trident and caduceus crossed, and at the top, by an eagle with flag and diverging rays, and the words, e pluribus unum
Reverse. — View of the Crystal Palace N. Y. ; on base of the design, PAQUET PHiLA.; above, THE CRYSTAL PALACE FOR THE EXHIBITION OF THE INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS. NEW YORK, 1853. In exergue, PRESIDENT: THEODORE SEDGWICK, ESQR: ARCHITECTS: MESSRS: CARSTEN- SEN & GILDEMEISTER, LENGTH 365 FEET, WIDTH 365 FEET, HEIGHT OF DOME 148 FEET, GLAZED SURFACE 200,000 SUP FEET, OCCUPIES 5 ACRES OF GROUND. ESTIMATED VALUE |450,000. in nine lines, the last one curved.
Size 22, Silver. Bronze. Tin.
362. SANITARY FAIR N. Y.
Obverse. — Head facing the right, at each side four stars. Legend.
GEO. WASHINGTON PRESIDENT Reverse.— Qh¥.SSED IS THE GIVER. GREAT FAIR FOR
THE - SANITARY COMMISSION - NEW YORK MAY,
1864. in seven irregular lines. Size 15. Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel. Tin.
363. CENTRAL FAIR PHILADA.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right.
Reverse.— <:,-^Y.KY: CENTRAL FAIR PHILADELPHIA JUNE
1864 in five irregular lines. Edge reeded. Size II. Silver. Copper. Gilt.
20
154 EXHIBITIONS, FAIRS, ETC.
364. SANITARY FAIR NANTUCKET.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 362.]
Rev,'rse.—Q,Q>T> LOVETH A CHEERFUL GIVER, GREAT FAIR IN AID OF THE U. S. SANITARY COMMISSION^ NANTUCKET, MASS. AUGUST, 18G4. in nine lines, the first three and last one, curved.
Size /J. Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel. Tin.
365. SOLDIERS' FAIR SPRINGFIELD.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left; beneath the bust, j. A. BOLEN Legend. WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. 92.]
/?^j,,.;.j^. —SOLDIERS' FAIR DEC 1864. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. in five lines, all curved except the third, within a wreath of olive branches, tied by a bow.
Size iS. Tin.
366. SOLDIERS' FAIR SPRINGFIELD.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left; beneath the bust, BOLEN Legend. THE FATHER OF OUR COUNTRY [Same obverse as No. 93.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 365.]
Size 18. Copper.
367. METROPOLITAN CARNIVAL,
Obverse. — Head facing the right, laureated. Legend. METROPOL- ITAN CARNIVAL FEBRUARY 20 & 21, 1871. all within an olive wreath.
Reverse. — A view of the Capitol at Washington. Above the design, BY ACT OF CONGRESS. JULY 16. 1790. THF: SEAT OF GOVERNMENT OF THl'. UNITED STATES. TO BE PER- MANENTLY FIXED AT THE CITY OF WASHINGTON, in four curved lines. Below the design, POPULATION OF CITY IN 1810 WAS 8298 POPULATION IN 1871 - 109412 COR-
CELEBRATIONS. 155
NER STONE LAID BY GEN. WASHINGTON SEP 18 1793. COR. STONE. EXTENSION LAID BY PRES. FILLMORE. JULY. 4. 1851. LENGTH 751 FT. 4 IN. HEIGHT OF DOME ABOVE TIDE 377 FT. COST ABOUT. $12,000,000. in eight lines, the last four curved. Size 4"/. Lead.
Tliis piece is only known as a cast, said to be from die.^. The portrait an attempt at the classic, resembles no original.
368. JAPANESE EMBASSY.
Obverse. — Undi-aped bust faciiijj the right; beneath the bust, lovett PHiLA. Legend. GEORcilUS WASHINGTON PR^S. PRIM. RER. CONF. AMER. MDCCLXXXIX. [Same obverse as No;
1350 Reverse.— 10 THE JAPANESE EMBASSY FROM BAILEY &
CO. JEWELLERS, PHILADELPHIA. 1860, in seven lines,
within a wreath of oak branches, tied by a bow. Size jj. Bronze. Tin.
An impression in gold was presented to the Chief of the Embassy, the remaining mem- bers receiving silver, a few more being struck than were needed.
369. NORWALK MEMORIAL.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the right; on edge of bust, key. f Legend. NORWALK CONN. MEMORIAL. 1869
Reverse.— BOUGRT OF THE NORWAKE INDIANS BY ROGER LUDLOWE AND CAP. DANIEL PATRICK 1640. FOUNDED 1649. SETTLED BY ACT OF COURT 1650. BURNT BY BRITISH UNDER TRYON 1779. BOROUGH INCORPORATION 1836. D. & N. R. R. OPENED 1852. POPULATION 15.000. in twelve lines, the first, third and elev- enth, curved. Near the edge in a curved line, i. f. woods mem.
SERIES.
Size 2^. Silver. Copper. Bronze. Tin.
IS6 . CELEBRATIONS.
370. SABBATH SCHOOL JUBILEE.
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, full face. Legend. UNITY OF GOV- ERNMENT IS THE MAIN PILLAR OF INDEPENDENCE [Same obverse as No. 264.]
Reverse.— ^MV&h'YVi SCHOOL JUBILEE JULY 4 1842. in five lines. Legend. RELIGION OUR SAFEGUARD *• TEMPER- ANCE OUR SHIELD *
Size 21. Silver. Copper. Nickel. Tin.
371. BROOKLYN SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a formal manner, facing the left above two crossed palm branches, in a half circle; beneath the bust, WASH- INGTON; over the palm branch on the left, 1776 and over the one on the right, 1876 and at the top completing the circle, twelve six- pointed stars separated by a period. Legend. lOOT*? YEAR OF OUR NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE in two lines, over and at the sides of the bust.
Reverse.— AV.» ANNIVERSARY OF THE BROOKLYN SUN-
' DAY SCHOOL UNION, MAY, 1876 in eight lines, the first three curved, within a wreath of olive branches, crossed.
Size 20. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
Same obverse as No. 293, this however, being the original combination.
372. JERSEY CITY SUNDAY SCHOOLS.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a formal manner, facing the left ; on edge of bust, p Legc7id IN GOD WE TRUST ♦ 1776. CENTEN- NIAL. 1876. * [Same bust as No. 271.]
Reverse.— IV''^ ANNIVERSARY OF THE JERSEY CITY SUN- DAY SCHOOLS MAY 22 1876 in eight lines, the second curved, in a wreath of palm branches, crossed.
Size 18. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
373. JERSEY CITY SUNDAY SCHOOLS.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left, in a sunken field, surrounded by a raised border. Legend. THE PATTERN OF PATRIOT-
CELEBRATIONS. » ijy
ISM, INDUSTRY AND PROGRESS. [Same obverse as No.
340.] Reverse. — [Same as No. 372.] Shf' 18. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
374. JERSEY CITY SUNDAY SCHOOLS.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a formal manner, facing the left, in a wreath of olive branches, crossed. Legend. WASHINGTON THE FATHER OF OUR .COUNTRY [Same obverse as No. 307.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 372.]
Size 18. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
375. BETHANY SABBATH SCHOOL.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right. Legcjid. BETHANY SABBATH SCHtfOL PHILA. [Same bust as No. 347.]
ye^w^^f.— PRESENTED TO THE MEMBERS OF THE SCHOOL ON THE OCCASION OF THE 25^" ANNIVERSARY MARCH 22, 1883. in nine lines, the first and last two curved.
Size 22. Bronze. Tin.
376. PHILLIPSE MANOR.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; on edge of bust, lovett and beneath, a folded flag. Legend. YONKERS INCORP. AS A VILLAGE, 1S55, AS A CITY, 1872. [Same bust as No. 136.]
AVw/-.j^.— View of the house; above it, PHILLIPSE MANOR below it, 1682 BI-CENTENNIAL 1882
Size 22. Bronze. Tin.
377. ARMORY DEDICATED.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right. Legend. GEORGE
WASHINGTON [Same bust as No. 279.] Reverse. ~'Y\\Q regimental badge. Legend, l^'^ REGT INFANTRY
N. G. P. ORGAN" APRIL 19. 1861 ARMORY DEDICATED *
FEB. 22. 1884 * Size 20. Bronze. Tin.
158 POLITICAL MEDALS.
378. P.. E. LEE CAMP.
Obz'erse. — [Same as No. 377.]
Reverse. — A group of three tents, in front of which two soldiers are
clasping hands; at the base an eagle displayed. Legend. R. E.
LEE CAMP NO. 1 C. V. ORGANIZED APRIL, 1883 Size 20. Bronze. Tin.
379. THE HERO OF TIPPECANOE.
Obverse. — Bust of Washington in civil dress, full face. [Same obverse
as No. 264.] Reverse. — A log cabin, over which flies the Americari flag; at each
side a tree, and at the left a barrel, on which is a mug. Legend.
THE PEOPLES CHOICE THE HERO OF TIPPECANOE Size 21. Silver. Copper. P>rass. Nickel. Tin.
380. BUCHANAN AND BRECKINRIDGE.
Olroerse. — Undraped bust of Washington facing the left, witliin a circle; beneath the bust, key Legend. THE UNION MUST & SHALL BE PRESERVED JACKSON - UNITED WE STAND DIVIDED WE FALL 1856 in two lines, divided by a circle.
Reverse. — A buek leaping to the right; below, a cannon - AND - BRECKINRIDGE; in the field thirty-two stars, and between the buck and the cannon, 1856
Size 2g. Bronze. Tin.
381. BUCHANAN AND BRECKINRIDGE.
Obverse. — Bust of Washington in civil dress, three-quarter face to the left, in a central circular panel, surrounded by seven smaller ones. [Same obverse as No. 221.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 380.]
Size 2g. Bronze.
382. THE UNION— JACKSON.
Obverse. — Bust of Washington in civil dress, three-quarter face to the left, in a central circular panel. [Same obverse as No. 221.]
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Reverse. — [Same as the obverse of No. 380.] Size 2g. Bronze. Tin.
383. LINCOLN & JOHNSON.
Obverse. — Head of Washington facing the right, with diverging rays forming a large star; around, thirteen small stars. Legend. FREE- DOM TO ALL MEN. UNION.
Reverse. — Bust of Lincoln facing the left ; beneath the bust, w. H. key f. Legend. LINCOLN & JOHNSON UNION CANDIDATES 1864
Size 20. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
384. HONEST ABE OF THE WEST.
Obverse. — Undraped bust of Washington facing the left. Legend.
REPRESENTED BY WM. LEGGETT BRAMHALL [Same
obverse as No. 247.] Reverse. — WIDEAWAKES in a scroll 09 an oval shield, surrounded
by a wreath ; above and below the, shield, a rose with leaves.
Legend. ABRA-HAM LIN-COLN HONEST ABE OF THE
WEST. Size 12. Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel. Tin.
385. CALENDAR MEDAL.— 7r«f Jf.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; *on edge of bust, true Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON. BORN FEB. 22' 1732. DIED DEC. 14' 1799.
Reverse. — A Calendar.
Size 2j. Brass. Tin.
386. CALENDAR MEDAL.
Obverse. — Full length in uniform, in the background an orderly with a horse. Legend. BORN, FEB, 22, 1732. DIED, DEC, 14, 1799. Reverse, — A Calendar. Edge reeded.
Size 2j. Brass.
i6o CALENDAR MEDALS.
387. CALENDAR M'E.'DMu,.— Jacobus sc.
Obverse. — Equestrian figure in uniform to the right; on the left a tree, and on the ground beneath it, p h j Legend. THE FATHER OF OUR COUNTRY BORN, FEB. 22, 1732. DIED, DEC. 14, 1799.
Reverse. — A Calendar. Edge reeded.
Size 21. Brass.
CENTENNIAL MEDALS, 1876.
The medals. bearing the portrait of Washington, struck in com- memoration of the one hundredth anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, present very little material worthy of the occasion.
With the exception of two (Nos. 393 and 407) they were pro- duced in this country, and apparently without any effort on the part of the engravers to do credit either to themselves or the nation. Prepared, as it were, on the spur of the moment, no new heads were designed, and even that on No. 392 the best of them, by William H. Key, is familiar through its original use on the Norwalk Memorial piece. The California Medal, however, should be mentioned as an exception to the. general work of the group. The piece in this case furnishes a suitable design, or at least something new, and the en- graver has been fairly successful in executing it.
The reverses of Nos. 388 and 389 by George H. Lovett, particu- larly the latter, show haste of execution and great carelessness of drawing, a fact which we regret the necessity of noting. The obverse of these pieces was also struck with two additional reverses, and the head will be found on three others.
The head on No. 417, by Mr. Lovett, stated on page 123 as re- sembling very closely the profile on the three cent envelope stamp of the War Departftient (1873), will be found on several other pieces of the list. No. 393 of English origin, and of which only two im- pressions are known to us, presents the Stuart portrait. The piece is 21 (161)
i62 CENTENNIAL MEDALS, 1S76.
engraved in a very neat manner, but on the reverse there appears to be an error of drawing in the line of the side-walk, in front of the building. '
Nos. 394, 404 and 405 were published by George B. Soley of Philadelphia. No. 406 issued by the U. S. M. Co., an association of which we have no information, is a copy of the head by Charles C. Wright on the piece described under No. 74. A:> it preserves in some respects the general characteristics of that work, it is deemed worthy of notice.
The Houdon portrait, with more or less success of translation, is the prevailing type of the group, the exceptions being Nos 393 and 395 after Stuart, and the full length by Koehler of Baltimore, No. 409.
388. ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right, surrounded by an orna- mented border, with cavalry and infantry in the panels ; ,0 1 edge of bust, LovrcTT Legend. TO COMMEMORATE THE lOO"^" ANNIVERSARY OF' THE DECLARATION OF INDE- PENDENCE [Same bust as No. 136.]
Reverse. — A copy of Trumbull's picture of the Congress of 1776, and the Committee making their report of the Declaration of Independ- ence. Above, are the words THE DECLARATION and beneath, OF INDEPENDENCE 1776. Near the edge demarest. sc.
Size 26. Copper. Bronze. Tin.
i
389. ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY.
Second reverse.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 388.]
Reverse. — [Same design as No. 388 but from a different die, the name
DEMAREST omitted.] Size 26. Silver. Bronze. Brass. Tin.
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390. COLONIAL INDEPENDENCE.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 388.]
Reverse.— UmTED STATES OF AMERICA IN COMMEMORA- TION OF THE CENTENNIAL OF COLONIAL INDEPEND- ENCE 1870 in nine lines, the first curved; near the edge in a curved line, pat. nov. 3. 1874 H & l
Size 26. Tin.
391. JOHN HANCOCK.— .S-/^/a/«r^.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 388.]
Reverse. — A fac-simile of the signature of John Hancock; above, thirteen stars in a curve, over which in two curved lines, WORDS SPOKEN BY JOHN HANCOCK, AFTER SIGNING THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE and below in five lines, the last two curved, THERE! JOHN BULL CAN READ THAT NAME WITHOUT SPECTACLES, NOW LET HIM DOUBLE HIS REWARD
Size 26. Silver. Copper. Bronze. Brass. Tin.
392. INDEPENDENCE HALL. •
Obverse.— V>\xs,i in uniform, facing the right; beneath the bust, key. f and on a scroll below, BORN FEB 22 1732 DIED DEC 14 1799 in two lines. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON [Same bust as No. 369.]
Reverse. — View of Independence Hall; beneath, key. f To the left, 1776 and to the right, 1876; above, INDEPENDENCE HALL in a curved line, and below, COMMENCED 1729 FINISHED 1734 in two lines.
Size 2if.. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
393. INDEPENDENCE HALL.
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, three-quarter face to the left; beneath the bust, G° WASHINGTON Legend. FIRST IN WvVR, FIRST IN PEACE, FIRST IN THE HEARTS OF HIS COUNTRYMEN in two lines, in a half circle above the head.
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Rci'crse. — View of Independence Hall and the adjoining buildings. Above, IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE CENTENNIAL JULY 4™' 1876 and below, INDEPENDENCE HALL AS IN 1776 in three lines.
Size 21. Tin.
394. INDEPENDENCE HALL.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; beneath the bust, 1776
Legend. GENERAL WASHINGTON Reverse. — View of Independence Hail and the adjoining buildings.
Above, BIRTH PLACE OF AMERICAN in a curved line, and
below, INDEPENDENCE 177G in two lines. Size 24. Silver. Copper, gilt. Tin.
This obverse has been struck wilh a blank reverse, arabesque border.
395. INDEPENDENCE HALL.
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, facing the right; on edge of bust, ap.
[Same obverse as No. 156.] Reverse. — View of Independence Hall; beneath the design, key. f
and below, in a curved line, INDEPENDENCE HALL Size II. Silver. Copper. Tin.
396. INDEPENDENCE HALL.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 395.]
Reverse. — View of Independence Hall, surrounded by thirteen stars; beneath the design, key. f. and below, in a curved line, INDE- PENDENCE HALL
Size II. Silver. Copper. Tin.
Similar reverse to No. 395, but from a different die.
397. LIBERTY BELL,
Obverse. — [Same as No. 392]
Reverse. — The bell. In two bands at the lop partially shown, LEV XXV VX PROCLAIM LIBER - IN PHILAD'^ BY ORDER
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OF THE - and in the centre, PASS AND STOW PHILAD* MDCCLIII in three lines; to the left 1776. to the right 187G; above, LIBERTY BELL and below, LEV. XXV VX. Legend. PROCLAIM LIBERTY THROUGHOUT THE LAND UNTO ALL THE INHABITANTS THEREOF ♦ Size 2^. Silver. Copper. Bronze. Tin.
398. LIBERTY BELL.
Oh'erse. — Head facing the left, on a shield. Above the head in a band, e pluribus unum and over that in a compartment of the shield, 1776 surrounded by fifteen stars; around the head disposed in the shape of a bell, FIRST IN WAR, FIRST IN PEACE, FIRST IN THE HEARTS OF HIS COUNTRYMEN
RezH'rsc— On a shield the bell, inscribed PROCLAIM LIBERTY THROUGHOUT ALL THE LAND, UNTO ALL THE IN- HABITANTS THEREOF, in six lines; to the left, 1776 to the right. 1876 and beneath, AMERICA, at the top in a band, CEN- TENNIAL
Size 2^. Tin, Bushtlell 152^.
399. LIBERTY BELL.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right; beneath the bust, BOLEN Legend. WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No,' 56.]
Reverse. — The bell, surmounted by an eagle, with rays pointing down- wards ; to the left, seven stars, and to the right, six stars ; above, CENTENNIAL and below, 1776 1870
Size 16. Tin.
400. LIBERTY ]^ELL.
Obverse. — [Same a.s No. 395.]
Reverse.— 'I'a^ bell. To the left, 1776 and to the right, 1876; below,
LIBERTY BELL Size II. Sih'er. Copper. Tin.
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401. LIBERTY BELL.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 395.]
Reverse. — The bell and supporting beam; above, LIBERTY BELL
and below, divided by the clapper, 17 7l^) Size II. Silver. Copper. Tin.
402. LIBERTY BELL.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right [Similar bust to No. 155.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 400.]
Size II. Copper. Gilt. Nickel. Tin.
403. LIBERTY BELL.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 402.] Reverse. — [Same as No. 401.] Size II. Copper. Gilt. Nickel. Tin.
404. AMERICAN COLONIES.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; beneath the bust, 1776 L^egend. GENERAL WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No.
394-] Reverse. — An officer, soldier with gun, cannon and balls, a drum and
the staff" with liberty cap; to the left, a mill and a pioneer with axe;
above, an eye surrounded by thirteen stars with diverging ra)'S,
dividing the words AMERICAN COLONIES; belbw, 1776 Size 2^. Silver. Copper, gilt. Tin.
405. FREE AND UNITED STATES.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 404.]
Reverse. — A seated figure of Liberty, facing the left, an olive branch in her right hand, and her left on a keystone upon which a pair of scales and a square; at the left a ship, and at the right a plough and railroad train; above, FREE AND UNITED STATES and below, 1876
Size 2/}.. Silver. Copper, gilt. Tin.
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406. AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE.
Obi'ersc — Head facing the left; beneath, u. s. M. co. Legend.
GEORGE WASHINGTON Reverse. —YX'^^T IN WAR FIRST IN PEACE. FIRST IN THE
HEARTS OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE BORN, FEB. 22,
1732 DIED. DEC. 14, 1799 in eight irregular lines. Legend.
IN COMxMEMORATIOX OF THE 100™ ANNIVERSARY
OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE, 1870 * Size 26. Silver. Tin.
407. IN MEMORY OF THE CENTENARY.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a formal manner, facing the left. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON * 1870 *
Reverse. — The United States shield, surmounted by an eagle dis- played, in the chief thirteen stars; a scroll disposed over the top of the shield, is inscribed e pluribus unum Legend. IN MEMORY OF THE CENTENARY
Size 16. Brass, gilt.
Only a few impressions of this piece, struck on very thin pUinchets. and probably of Frencli origin, have come under the notice of the writer. The bust is large for the piece, and bears a slight resemblance to that on No. 271.
408. FIT KEYSTONE.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right, in a circular panel, sur- rounded by an oak wreath, on a large keystone ; to the left, 1732 to the right, 1799; at the top, the crest of the Washington arms, and at the base, the monogram <!Bfc
Reverse. — ^An arch and keystone bearing the name, WASHINGTON ; on the left support. 1776 i. F. w des on the right support, 1876 G. H. L FEc; FIT KEYSTONE IN THE TRIUMPHAL ARCH WHICH SPANS THE NATION S CENTURY in six lines, the first and last two, curved.
Size 30. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
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409. FIRST CENTURY OF LIBERTY.
Obverse. — The shield of the United States — thirteen stars in the chief — supported by Washington and Grant, full length figures in civil dress, the former to the left; over the shield an eagle with extended wings, in his beak a ribbon inscribed e pluribus unum and on one disposed at the sides and beneath the shield, WASHINGTON 1776- U. S. GRANT ]87G; around the whole twenty-five stars. In exergue, CENTENNIAL, and near the lower edge, F x koehler
AVj'^rj^-.— DEDICATED TO THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES AS A MEMORIAL OF THE FIRST CENTURY OF LIBERTY in eight lines, the first curved, within a wreath of olive branches tied by a bow; above the inscription, a star.
Size 26. Silver, Wood 4J0. Bronze. Tin.
410. CALIFORNIA MEDAL.
Obverse. — Small head facing the right, in the upper part of the field, within a wreath of olive branches with flags at each side ; to the left, 1776 to the right, 187G and over the head thirteen stars in a curve; below, a representation of sea and land, a vessel in sail, a post boy, and a stage coach with four horses; beneath the design, c. v. MOHRiG — A. KUNER. F All within a circle. Legend. WASH- INGTON THE GREAT FOUNDER OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. JULY 4™ 1776 •
Reverse. — Arms of the State of California in a beaded circle, in the upper part of the field; below, the harbor of San Francisco, an ocean steamer, a rail-way train, and miners at work, all surrounded by thirty-eight stars, inclosed by two circular lines. Legend. PROGRESS OF TIME AND FREEDOM TO ALL MAN- KIND. JULY 4'.'.' 1876. * CALIFORNIA ♦
Size 25. Silver. Tin.
411. CENTENNIAL RECEPTION N. Y.
Ob'i'erse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left, surrounded by a plain border. Ugend TO AID 'ST. JOHN'S - GUILD' - FLOAT-
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ING - HOSPITAL (wood's series "c" no. 5) [Same bust as
No. 194.] Reverse. — Bust of Martha Washington facing the left. Legend.
CENTENNIAL RECEPTION, BALL, & TEA - PARTY.
FEB^ 22'^° 1876 - ACADEMY OF MUSIC, * N. Y. * in two
circular lines. Size 18. Silver, Tin.
Only a few impressions most of them in silver were taken, when the obverse die broke. One in copper is noted in the Wood catalogue, No. 653. ,
412. CENTENNIAL RECEPTION N, Y .—Second obverse.
Okfcrse. — Undraped buyt facing the right, in a three-quarter circle of thirteen stars, completed at the bottom by the words, wood's SERIES "c" NO. 5; at the base, g. h. l. Legend. TO AID 'ST JOHN'S - GUILD' . FLOATING - HOSPITAL [Similar bust to No. 408.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 411.]
Size 18. Silver. Copper. Bronze. Tin.
413. THE 100^^.' YEAR.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right ; on edge of bust, lovett and beneath, g. h. l. Ugend. GEORGE WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. 296.]
Reverse. — Bust of Martha Washington facing the left, within a wreath of olive branches, crossed. Legend. THE 100T« YEAR OF OUR INDEPENDENCE 1876 [Same bust as No. 411.]
Size 18. Copper. Tin.
414. THE 100™ YEAR.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a formal manner, facing the left, in a wreath of olive branches, crossed. Legend. WASHINGTON THE FATHER OF OUR COUNTRY [Same obverse as No. 307.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 413.]
Size 18. Copper. Brass.
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415. CHILDREN OF AMERICA.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a formal manner, facing the left, in a wreath of oak and palm branches, tied by a bow. Legend. 100'^" AN- NIVERSARY OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPEN- DENCE * JULY 4, 1876 * [Same bust as No. 271.]
T^fi/^ri^'.— DEDICATED TO THE CHILDREN OF AMERICA in five lines, the first and last curved, within a wreath of an oak and olive branch, crossed and completed at the top, by the date 1S76
Sise 21. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
416. DELPHOS UNION SCHOOL.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 415.]
Reverse.— DEDICATKB TO THE PUPILS OF THE DELPHOS
UNION SCHOOL JULY 4, 1S7G in seven lines, the first, second
and last two curved, within a wreath of oak. Size 31. Tin.
417. BOYS & GIRLS OF AMERICA.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a formal manner, facing the left, in a wreath
of olive branches, crossed. Legend. WASHINGTON THE
FATHER OF OUR COUNTRY Reverse. — A shield surmounted by the staff and liberty cap with rays,
on a group of six flags. Legend. THE BOYS & GIRLS • * •
OF AMERICA 1876 • * • Size 18. Copper. Brass.
Same obverse as No. 414, this however, being the original combination. This obverse ^ and reverse have been struck with the obverse of No. 240.
418. BOYS & GIRLS OF Pi.ia.KRlQ,h.— Second obverse.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 413.] Reverse. — [Same as No. 417.] Size 18. Copper. Tin.
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419. CENTENNIAL PARTY.
Obfcrse. — Bust in civil dress, facing the right; on edge of bust, ap
[Same obverse as No. 156.] Te^wrj^-.— CHILDRENS CENTENNIAL PARTY AT LYCEUM
HALL POTTSVILLE PA. FEB. 22. 1876 in eight lines, the
first and last curved. Size II, Copper.
420. CENTENNIAL PARTY.
Olrversc. — Undraped bust facing the right. [Same obverse as No.
402.] Reverse. — [Same as No. 419.] Size II. Tin.
421. CHILDREN'S BALL.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 420.]
Reverse.— CmU^Rmii'S BALL STOCKTON HOTEL CAPE
MAY N. J. 1876 in six lines, the first and fifth curved. Sise II. Silver. Tin.
The date on tlie reverse was subsequently altered to 1877, and strack in copper and brass.
CENTENNIAL INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, 1876.
The International Exhibition of arts, manufactures and products of the soil and mine, held at Philadelphia in 1876, was the marked event of the centennial anniversary of the political existence of the Republic. As originally proposed it was intended to be a display of the products of the United States only, but it soon assumed the shape of an International affair, and all nations having diplomatic relations with this country, were invited to participate.
The management was confided to a Commission appointed under an act of Congress approved March 3, 1871, and the fund for the erection of suitable buildings was raised by the "Centennial Board of Finance," incorporated by a subsequent act approved June i, 1872, with power to secure subscriptions of capital stock not exceeding ten million dollars, to be divided into shares of ten dollars each. The buildings, five in number — Main Exhibition Building, Memorial Hall (or Art Gallery), Machinery Hall, Horticultural Hall and Agricultural Hall, — were erected in Fairmount Park at a cost of four and one-half million of dollars, and with their annexes covered seventy-five acres of ground, the Main Exhibition Building alone covering over twenty- one acres.
This exhibition, the grandest in the history of IFor/d's Fairs as yet held, thirty-three nations beside the United States being repre- sented, was opened on the tenth day of May and closed on the tenth
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of November following; during which time the number of admissions was computed to reach about ten millions.
Of these buildings, Horticultural Hall and Memorial Hall are still standing, the former, a beautiful structure, being used fof its original purpose, and the latter, contains at present the collection of art objects — many of which were obtained from the exhibition — be- longing to the " Pennsylvania Museum and School of Industrial Art." This institution, which is actively at work with its schools, was an outcome of the exhibition, it being perceived that this country was far behind others in the matter of industrial art, an important element in the prosperity of a nation.
The medals of this group show much better work than those of the preceding, the two by F. B. Smith, the Danish medal, and No. 428 by Laubenheimer, being the most important. The head on the first described piece, by F. B. Smith, originally used with reverses referring to Mount Vernon, has been already mentioned and is not alone a good example of that engraver, but is also one of the best in tlie .series. The second by the same artist although a later produc- tion, is very little if at all inferior.
The Dani.sh Medal by Schmahlfeld, is one of the favorite centen- nial pieces. It i.s a fine specimen of die engraving, the work excellent in every respect, and the designs for both obverse and reverse ad- mirable in drawing and composition.
The head by Laubenheimer is well modeled and a good render- ing of the original, but the reverse is not entirely satisfactory, the design rather odd and not pleasant as a composition. This piece is one of a set of five struck with the same reverse; the others bear
174 INTERN ATf OX AL EXHIBITION, 1S76.
portraits of Pius IX, Victoria, Emperor William and Marshall Mac- Mahon.
No. 429 a full bust after Stuart, is well engraved though lacking delicacy and taste; the piece is evidently German in origin, and only a few impressions are known to us. Nos. 430 and 43 1 are also by German engravers, the head on the latter is from the print by Longhi, particularly referred to on page 112.
The piece by George H. Lovett struck in commemoration of the visit of the New York Seventh Regiment to the exhibition, is an in- teresting souvenir of that well known military organization.
' Nos. 453 and 434 were published by George B. Soley of Phila- delphia. Ail the pieces of this list except Nos. 429 and 431, give the Houdon profile.
422. MEMORY OF WASHINGTON.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left; on edge of bust, f. b. smith & HARTMANN N. Y. Lcgend. GEORGE WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. ill.]
Reverse.— iniS MEDAL IS STRUCK TO PERPETUATE THE MEMORY OF WASHINGTON. AND IN HONOR OF THE PATRONS WHO ATTEND OUR CENTENNIAL EXHIBI- TION AT PHILADELPHIA, P'^ U. S. 1776. - 1876. in twelve lines, within a wreath of an oak and olive branch, tied by a bow; at the lower edge, F. b. smith & horst n. y.
Si::e 40. Tin.
423. MEMORY OF WASHINGTON.
Ob-i'crse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the left; beneath the bust, F. B. SMITH & HORST N. V. Legend. GEORGE WASH- INGTON. [Same obverse as No. 112.]
INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, 1876. . 175
Reverse. — [Same as No. 422.] Size 40. Tin.
424. INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION.
Obverse. — Undraped bu.st facing the right; beneath the bust, lovett PHiLA. Legend. GEORGIUS WASHINGTON PR^S. PRIM. RER. CONF. AMER. MDCCLXXXIX [Same obverse as No.
135]
;?„.^^jf —INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION HELD AT FAIR- MOUNT PARK PHILADELPHIA MAY 10. TO NOV. 10. 187G in seven irregular lines, surrounded by a circle of thirty-eight stars. Legetid. TO COMMEMORATE THE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE
Size jj. Bronze. Tin.
425. UNION FOR EVER.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right, in a three-quarter circle of thirteen stars; on edge of bust, LOVETT Legend. TO COMMEM- ORATE THE 100^" ANNIVERSARY OF THE DECLARA- TION • OF INDEPENDENCE • [.Same bust as No. 136.J
Reverse. — Clasped hands with rays, dividing the words UNION FOR EVER in a beaded circle. Legend. INTERNATIONAL EX- HIBITION AT PHILADELPHIA 1876; all within an oak wreath.
Size 25. Bronze. Brass. Tin.
426. DANISH MEDAL.
Obverse. — Head facing the left, on a panel in a wreath, supported by an eagle with uprai.sed wings; cherubs on each side bearing palm branches, hold a circlet of thirteen stars over the head; at the top, MDCCLXXVI. Lege7id FIRST IN WAR, FIRST IN PEACE, FIRST IN THE HEARTS OF HIS COUNTRYMEN.
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Reverse. — A group of five figures. America standing in :he centre crowned with a liberty cap, is presenting wreaths to Art and Me- chanics, while Commerce and Agriculture appear at the right and left; at the base of the design, h. olrik inv. - F. schmahlfeld FEC. and at the edge of the piece, v. christesen. ; above, INTER- NATIONAL EXHIBITION and below, PHILADELPHIA. 1876.
Sisejj. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
427. DANISH MEDAL.
Obverse. — Head facing the left, on a panel in a wreath, supported by an eagle with upraised wings; cherubs on each side bearing palm branches, hold a circlet of thirteen stars over the head ; at the top, LET US HAVE PEACE. Legend. 1776. THE CENTENNIAL YEAR OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. 1876. [Same design as No. 426.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 426.]
Sise jj. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
428. SEE HOW WE PROSPER.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left ; to the left, 1776 to the right, 1876 and beneath the bu.st, R. L.\UBENHEiMER Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON, THE FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY. * A CENTURY ADDS LUSTRE TO HIS FAME *
Reverse. — Two female figures standing on a section of the globe, marked America. Europe on the left with a shield ornamented with temples; America on the right with a national shield and the staff and liberty cap points to the exhibition building, over which, an eagle with rays. Legend. SEE HOW WE PROSPER
Size 28. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
429. MEMORIAL HALL.
Olmerse. — Half length in civil dress, three-quarter face to the right, a sword resting on the right forearm; to the left of the head, 1776 to the riglit, 1876; below in a half circle, thirteen stars. All in a wreath of olive branches, tied by a bow.
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Reverse. — View of Memorial Hall. Above, in two curved lines, A GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE, AND FOR THE PEOPLE.; below, CENTENNIAL EXHIBI- TION PHILAD' P'' U. S. A. in two curved lines.
Size 27. Tin.
430. MEMORIAL HALL.
<9(5tYr:f^ — Undraped bust facing the left. Legend. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * 1776 ♦
Reverse.— View of Memorial Hall. Above, CENTENNIAL ME- MORIAL BUILDING; below, 1876 PHILADELPHIA.
Size 2^. Brass, Wood 5^2. Tin, very rare.
431. MEMORIAL HALL.
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, three-quarter face to the right; at each side a star, and at the base, 1776 Legend. GEORGE WASH- INGTON ,
iefTz/f^-j:^.— View of Memorial Hall. Above, EXHIBITION PHILA- DELPHIA; below, CENTENIAL 1876
Sice 17. Brass.
432. MEMORIAL HALL.
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, three-quarter face to the right; at each side two stars, and at the base, 1776 Legend. GEORGE WASH- INGTON [Same obverse as No. 431 with the additional start;.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 431.]
Size 17. Brass.
A third variety of this obverse has three stars ac each side of the bust. These pieces are all rare.
I
433. AMERICAN STAR.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; beneath the bust, 1776 Legend. GENERAL WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. 394.] 23
\
178 INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, 1876.
Reverse. — A large six-pointed star with diverging rays, inclosing twenty-five small stars, with thirteen others around it. STRUCK IN THE CENTENNIAL BUILDINGS IN THE ONE HUN- DREDTH YEAR OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE 1876 the first ten words being above the star, in two curved lines, and the rest below it, in three lines. Edge rccdcd.
Size 24. Silver. Bronze. Brass. Tin.
434. CENTENNIAL FOUNTAIN.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 433.]
Reverse. — A Fountain. Above, in a curved line, CENTENNIAL FOUNTAIN; below, FAIRMOUNT PARK DEDICATED TO AMERICAN LIBERTY JULY 1. 1870 PHILA. in five lines, the last one curved.
Size 24.. Copper, gilt. Tin.
435. SEVENTH REGIMENT N. Y.
Oln'ersc. — Bust facing the right, on a pedestal inscribed 1776 - 1876 » JULY i™ - PHILADELPHIA PA; the years separated by an antique lamp; to the left a soldier presenting arms, and to the right, an officer .saluting; beneath the design, demarest sc. n. y. Legend. IN COMMEMORATION OF THE VISIT OF THE SEV- ENTH reglmp:nt and the veteran corps N. G.
S. N. Y. * TO THE CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION OF 1876 Reverse. — A shield quartered with the arms of the United States, New York, etc., the monogram ^^'^^ in the centre. Above, an eagle on a section of the globe, and flags at each side ; below, a scroll bear- ing the motto pro patria et gloria and beneath it, organized 1824; all within an oak wreath. Legend. ACTIVE MEMBERS, 1001. COL. E. CLARK ♦ VETERANS, 1060. COL. M. LEF- FERTS ♦ Size 28. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
CENTENNIAL COMMEMORATIONS
OF EVENTS IN THE WAR FOR
INDEPENDENCE.
The medals assigned to this group are extremely interesting, al- though not complete as an historical series. Many of the prominent events of the war are, however, presented, and a glance at the list fur- nishes quite a strong outline.
Cambridge, Valley Forge, Monmouth, Yorktown and Newburg, are names, which if even carelessly uttered, bring up a strong flood of recollection, and with the battles of 1776 and the final departure of the British, but Ifttle is needed to fill out the story.
A century has fled ! time with its softening touch has passed over the recor^ of camp, council and field ; and now, envy and detraction, weakness and error, are forgotten, only truth, patriotism, and faith to the end shall be remembered.
With but three exceptions Nos. 451, 457 and 462, all the pieces of the group give the Houdon profile, the list being headed, and quite appropriately, with a medal commemorative of the third day of July 1775, when Washington took command of the army and established his headquarters at Cambridge. This piece, the work of George H. Lovett, after a design by Isaac F. Wood, of New York, shows taste both in design and execution. The error in giving the month as June instead of July will be noticed. The event is also commemorated by
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No. 438, published by Mr. Wood, in ..nich the err of date is repeated.
The series of battle^ fought in 1776 eng.aved by George H. Lovett, eight in number, are interesting mementos. The reverses were afterwards struck with another obverse {muled), t.-us making a second set. The head on the original set has been frequently used by Mr. Lovett.
The Valley Forge memorial, by William Barber, shows good work ; the head, admirably modeled, was originally used on the Assay Medal of 1876, described in the group of Award Medals.
No. 451, a souvenir of the Surrender at Yorktown, the work of William H. Key, gives the three-quarter face after the print by Longhi, first used on No 286.
All the other Yorktown memorials were engraved by George T. Morgan, an assistant engraver at the United States Mint. Mr. Morgan, an excellent modeler and engraver, was born at Birmingham, England, in 1845, and came to this country in 1876. Of these, Nos. 453 and 454 are the best, and although very good in themselves, yet are not fair examples of his abilities. The dies for No. 454 were ordered by the State of Pennsylvania, and the medals were struck for distribution among the French representatives at the ceremonies at Yorktown, October 19th, 1881.
No. 457, by Morgan, in commemoration of the centennial, anni- versary of the evacuation of New York by the British, is the closest rendering of the profile by Joseph Wright, etched in 1790, as yet exe- cuted. The history of this interesting portrait is referred to on page 41. The other piece by Mr. Morgan for that commemoration, bears
CENTENNIAL COMMEMORATIONS. 18 1
the same reverse, the obverse being similar in design to No. 453. Both of these pieces were pubhshed by John H. Diehl of Philadelphia. The head of No. 459, a forcible presentation of Houdon, is the same as that on No. 291, Masonic group, in this case obtained from the original hub by Charles C. Wright. The beautiful wreath on the reverse, was the work of the late Anthony C. Paquet. This, and No. 460, were published by Warner & Bro. of Philadelphia.
435. THE WASHINGTON Y.'Llll.- Cambridge Centennial.
C}^v/-j,>._Undraped bust facing the right, in a sunken field, sur- rounded by a raised border; on edge of bust, lovett; in a half circle above, 1775 - 100 YEARS - 1875; below, i. f. w. des. G. H. L. FEc. Lc^^end. TVm LOVER OF PEACE HE ES- POUSED THE SWORD FOR THE COLONIES' BIRTH- RIGHT in the border, divided on the right and feft by an olive branch and sword, crossed. [Same bust as No. 136]
Reverse— Th^ house and tree in a circle. Beneath the design, THE WASHINGTON * * ELM * * and in a curved line below, isaac F. WOOD'S SERIES "c" NO 4 Legc7id. CAMBRIDGE, MASSA- CHUSETTS, JUNE THIRD 1875 * CENTENNIAL CELE- BRATION *
Size 23. Bronze. Tin.
. Tliis obverse is from the same obverse die as No. 321, that portion of the die containing the legend having been turned down, and the new lettering as given above, introduced.
437- CAMBRIDGE, 1775-1875.
C<5t'CT-i^.— Undraped bust facing the right; on edge of bust, lovett and beneath, the monogram ■<!». Legend. \TJ^ . 100 YEARS - 1875 and below, i. f. w. des. g. h. l. fec.
ie^^rjd'.—Undraped bust facing the right; on edge of bust, lovett
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and beneath, g. h. l. Legejid. GEORGE '^v'ASHINGTON [Same as the obverse of No. 296.] Size 18. Copper.
The obverse of this piece is the centre of the obverse die of No. *!, the die having been softened, the border turned off, and the monogram added. Tl.. obverse was also struck with the obverse of No. 240.
438. ASSUMED COMMAND 1775.
Obverse. — Undraped bu.st facing the right, .surrounded by thirteen . stars, in an oval panel; below the bust, the monogram <!St; above, and at the sides of the oval, in a raised border, 1775 JUNE 3 1875 and at the base, to the left, i. f. w. to the right, g. h. l. [Same bust as No. 412.] Reverse. — Dress and service swords crossed, with two palm branches, in a sunken field. Legend. HE ASSUMED COMMAND IN 1775 - AND RESIGNED IT IN 1783 - GRACING EACH OCCASION WITH LIKE MODESTY; the last six words within the field.
/, gilt.
Size 18. Silver. Copper, gilt. Bronze. Tin.
439. ASSUMED Q,Oyi\Ah.\i\T).— Second obverse.
Obverse. — Bust in unifonn, facing the right, surrounded by thirteen
stars, in an oval panel. [Design and lettering same as No. 438.] Reverse. — [Same as No. 438.] Size 18. Silver. Copper, gilt. Bronze. Tin.
The obverse of this piece is frc.m the same die as No. 438, the die having been softened and the uniform added to the bust. This weakened the die, and after striking a few sets it became useless. The reverse die was after\vards destroyed.
440. MOORE'S CREEK ^RIDGK.— Bailie series No. i.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right, surrounded by thirty-four stars in a circle; on edge of bust, lovett Legend. THE CEN- TENNIAL YEAR OF OUR NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE 1876 [Same bust as No. 136.]
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Reverse. — 1776 in a beaded circle with formal rays ; beneath, is the number 1 Legend. BATTLE OF MOORE'S CREEK BRIDGE NO. CAROLINA FEBRUARY 27 all within an oak wreath.
Size 21. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
441. SULLIVAN'S ISLAND.— y\'<7. 2.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 440.]
Reverse.— \Ti^ in a beaded circle with formal rays; beneath, is the number 2 Legend. BATTLE OF SULLIVAN'S ISLAND SO. CAROLINA JUNE 28 all within an oak wreath.
Size 21. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
442. LONG ISLAND.— A^^. J. Obverse. — [Same as No. 440.] Reverse.— Ylllo in a beaded circle with formal rays; beneath, is the
number 3 Legend . BATTLE OF LONG ISLAND NEW
YORK AUGUST 27 all within an oak wreath. Size 21. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
443- HARLEM PLAINS.— ^^. 4.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 440.]
Reverse. — 1776 in a beaded circle with formal rays; beneath, is the number 4 Legend. BATTLE OF HARLEM PLAINS NEW- YORK SEPTEMBER 16 all within an oak wreath.
Size 21. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
444- LAKE CHAMPLAIN.— iVt^. j-. Obverse. — [Same as No. 440.]
Reverse.— Ylli^ in a beaded circle with formal rays ; beneath, is the number 5 Legend BATTLE OF LAKE CHAMPLAINjNEW YORK OCTOBER 11 & 12 all within an oak wreatk '
Size 21. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
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445. WHITE PLAINS.— ^(;. 6.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 440.]
Tieverse. — 1776 in a beaded circle with formal rays; beneath, is the
number 6 Legend. BATTLE OF WHITE PLAIiNS NI-.W
YORK OCTOBER 28 all within an oak wreath. Size 21. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
446. FORT WASHINGTON.— ^^. 7.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 440.]
Re'c'erse. — 1776 in a beaded circle with formal rays; beneath, is the number 7 Legend. BATTLE OF FORT WASHINGTON NEW YORK NOVEMBER 16 all within an oak wreath.
Size 21. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
447. TRENTON.— iV<7. 8.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 440.]
Reverse. — 1776 in a beaded circle with formal rays; beneath, is the
number 8 Legend. BATTLE OF TRENTON NEW JERSEY
DECEMBER 26 all within an oak wreath. Size'21. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
448. MOORE'S CREEK lB,YL\T>Qi^.— Battle series.
Second oinierse.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a formal manner, facing the left, in a wreath of oak and palm branches, tied by a bow. Legend. lOOT" ANNI- VERSARY OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE * JULY 4, 1876 ♦ [Same obverse as No. 415.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 440.]
Size 21. Silver. Copper. Bronze. Tin.
This obverse was stmck with all the reverses, as described from No. 440 to 447 inclu- sive, eight pieces. The reverse dies of the entire set have been destroyed. This obverse and that of No. 440 have been struck together.
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449. VALLEY FORGE CENTENNIAL,— J//«^xm«.
O^Z'fri(.—Und raped bust facing the right, in a sunken field surrounded by a raised border; beneath the bust, BARBER Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON. * COMMANDER IN CHIEF. * [Same bust as No. 347.]
Reverse.^m COMMEMORATION OF THE DEPARTURE OF THE CONTINENTAL ARMY JUNE 19 in eight lines, within a wreath of olive and oak branches, tied by a bow, in a sunken field surrounded by a raised border. Legend. VALLEY FORGE CENTENNIAL. 1778 - 1878.
Size 26. Silver. Bronze,
450. MONMOUTH CENTENNIAL.
(9i^z'^M^.—Un draped bust facing the right. Legend. THE MON- MOUTH BATTLE MONUMENT ASSOCIATION * 1878 ♦
Reverse.— im.^ MEDAL IS STRUCK TO COMMEMORATE THE CENTENIVJIAL OF THE BATTLE OF MONMOUTH FOUGHT JUNE 28™ 1878.
Size 23. Copper.
451- YORKTOWN SOUVENIR.
6)fe-w.— Bust in civil dress, three-quarter face to the left, in a sunken field surrounded by a raised border, ornamented with a wreath of
• olive branches; on edge of bust, k [Same bust as No. 286;]
Reverse.— ^0\:VE^m. - . - CENTENNIAL OF THE SURREN- DER AT YORKTOWN V^ OCT. 19, 1881. in seven lines; at the top, in a raised ground 1781 at che bottom, 1881
Size 21. Copper. Bronze. Tin. *
452. YORKTOWN SURRENDER.
Obverse.— W&^^s of Washington and Lafayette accolated, facing the right; beneath the busts, 1881 and at the edge, de.sign patemteo JULY 12. 1 88 1. Legend. CENTENNIAL YORKTOWN VA. 24
1 86 CENTENNIAL COMMEMORATIONS.
Reverse. — A design representing the surrender; at the base, p. l.
KRiDER PHiLA. Legend. SURRENDER AT YORKTOWN VA.
In exergue, OCT. 19. 1781 Size J2. Bronze. Tin.
453. YORKTOWN MONUMENT.
Obverse. — Head facing the right, in a circular panel, the upper one of a group of three. The others contain bust portraits of Lafayette, and De Grasse. Legend. WASHINGTON - DE GRASSE - LAFAYETTE
Reverse. — The elevation of the intended monument at Yorktovvn, Va. in a sunken field surrounded by a plain border. In the field di- vided by the design, 1781 - 1881 - OCT. - 19. Legend. IN COMMEMORATION OF THE SURRENDER AT YORK- TOWN •
Sisc 21. Copper. Bronze. Tin.
454. YORKTOWN.— P^/wxy/z/aw/a Medal.
Obverse. — Head facing the right, in a circular panel, the upper one of a group of four; on edge, m ; the other panels contain bust portraits of Lafayette, De Grasse, and Rochambeau. Legend. WASHING- TON - DE GRASSE - LAFAYETTE - ROCHAMBEAU
Reverse. — The arms of the State of Pennsylvania on a keystone, sur- rounded by a band inscribed IN COMMEMORATION OF THE SURRENDER AT YORKTOWN • OCT. 19. 1781 • In an outer band, presented bv the state of Pennsylvania • oct. 19. 1881 .
Size 21. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
455. NEWBURGH HEADQUARTERS.
Otversc. — Undraped bust facing the right; on edge of bust, lovett and to the left, 1783 to the right, 1883 Legend. CENTENNIAL OF PEACE BETWEEN UNITED STATES & GREAT BRITIAN * [Same bust as No. 136.]
CENTENNIAL COMMEMORATIONS. 187
Reverse. — The house, in a circle. Legend. NEWBURGH. N. Y.
SETTLED IN 1719 * WASHINGTON'S HEADQUARTER'S
1783 * Size 20. Tin.
456. NEWBURGH CENTENNIAL. Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right. [Same obverse as No.
137] Reverse.— 1\i& house. Above, CENTENNIAL * CELEBRATION
OCT. 18. 1883.; below, WASHINGTON'S HEAD QUARTERS
NEWBURGH N. Y. Size 77. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
457. EVACUATION OF NEW YO^Yi.— Morgan sc.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the right; on the left, the Washing- ton arms, and on a ribbon below the bust, exitus act.v probat; on edge of bust, MORGAN Legeftd. G.WASHINGTON
Reverse. — The shield of the arms of New York City, in a wreath of olive branches on a group of six flags, beneath which appear two cannon, crossed; above the shield, a cluster of thirteen stars; to the left, 17a3 and to the right, 1883 Legend. EVACUATION DAY CENTENNIAL NOV. 25 • CITY OF NEW YORK •
Size 22. Bronze. Tin.
This obverse has been struck with a plain reverse, silver, bronze and tin.
458. EVACUATION OF NEW YORK.— Morgan sc. Second obverse.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right, in a circular panel, the upper one of a group of three. The others contain bust portraits of Gen- eral Knox, and Governor George Clinton. Legend.. WASHING- TON • KNOX - CLINTON
Reverse. — [Same as No. 457.]
Size 22. Bronze. Tin.
1 88 CENTENNIAL COMMEMORATIONS.
459. EVACUATION OF NEW YORK.
Obverse. — Undraped bust in high relief, facing the left. Leg nd.
GEORGE WASHTNGTON [Same bust as No. 291.] ^('c^'rjf.— CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY NOV. 25, 1883. in
four lines, the first curved, within a wreath of laurel branches, tied
by a bow. Legend. NEW YORK EVACUATED BY THE
BRITISH * NOV. 25, 1783. ♦ Size 28. Copper. Bronze. Tin.
460. EVACUATION OF NEW YORK.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. 377.]
Reverse.— l&i^ - NEW YORK EVACUATED BY THE BRIT- ISH NOV. 25. 1783 - 1783 in seven parallel lines, within a wreath of olive leaves, tied by a bow.
Size 20. Silver. Bronze. Tin.
461. EVACUATION OF NEW YO'RK.—LoveU sc.
Obzierse. — Undraped bust facing the right, in a circle ; on edge of bust, LOVETT Legend. PEACE PROCLAIMED & ARMY DIS- BANDED IN 1783 [Same bust as No. 136.]
Reverse.— n%'^ CENTENNIAL 1883 CELEBRATION OF THE EVACUATION OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK NOVEM- BER 25 in eight lines, the first in a half circle, completed at the bottom, by a row of thirteen stars.
Size 20. Tin.
462. EVACUATION OF NEW YORK.
Equestrian obverse.
Obverse. — Equestrian figure in uniform, advancing to the left. Legend.
GENERAL WASHINGTON ENTERING NEW YORK NOV.
25. 1783 Reverse. — A design representing the departure of the British army.
CENTENNIAL COMMEMORATIONS. 189
Above the design, the word CENTENNIAL and thirteen stars in a curve, and over them. 1783 - 1883 Legend. EVACUATION OF NEW YORK BY THE BRITISH ARMY Size 2 J. Tin.
463. EVACUATION OF NEW YORK.— A^ey sc.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the right; on edge of bust, k
Lege7id. GEN. GEORGE WASHINGTON Reverse.— Y19,^ - NEW YORK EVACUATED NOV. 25. - 1883
in five parallel lines. Size 10. Silver. Bronze, Gilt.
A reduction of the bust on the Norwalk Memorial piece, No. 369.
464. EVACUATION OF NEW YOYLYi.—SoUy ed.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right. Legend. GOD AND
OUR COUNTRY j?arM^.— EVACUATION DAY CENTENNIAL 1783 - 1883 Size 8. Gilt.
TOKENS.
Scarcity of small change of authorized issue, has at different periods impelled the creation by private parties of substitutes, which when presented in quantities, might be exchanged for lawful money. When thus issued such pieces were considered pledges for value, and were known in England, where the custom originated, as tokens : a currency by sufferance and not by authority.
A large number of tokens were issued by tradesmen throughout the country during the scarcity of change in 1862-3 for small mer- cantile transactions, some of which bear the head of Washington on the obverse. Those which refer directly to the purpose, and others having patriotic devices or inscriptions, have been included in this list : but such as bear the names of the publishers have been placed for ease of reference, in the group of store cards, and indeed, to a cer- tain extent, store cards and tokens are synonymous.
Most of the pieces enumerated were struck in all the different metals, but as they were originally issued in copper, we deem it suffi- cient for the purpose to designate in the descriptions that metal alone, except where impressions in silver have come under our notice.
The prevailing type in this group is the Houdon profile, the best being the small head on No. 469, the same as that on the Temperance medalet by Bale, previously mentioned. The head on No. 471 by Emil Sigel, may also be noticed; the design of this obverse is simple and artistic.
{190)
TOKENS. . igi
The small gold pieces described at the end of the list, struck on extremely thin planchets, had their origin in California, and were sold by the jewelers of San Francisco for charms or ornaments. The heads were probably intended for Washington.
465. KNICKERBOCKER CURRENCY.
Obverse.— ]\ii3.d facing the right. Legend. THE WASHINGTON
TOKEN. 1863 Reverse. — Within a beaded circle, the figure of a man a cane in his
right hand; beneath, bridgens Legend. KNICKERBOCKER
CURRENCY She 12. Copper.
466. KNICKERBOCKER CURRENCY.
Obverse.— K small head facing the left, at each side of a circle with formal rays. - I - O - U - 1 PURE COPPER - CENT - the numeral, and the words Pure Copper, within the circle.
Reverse. — [Same as No. 465.]
Size ij. Copper.
467. UNITED STATES COPPER,
Obverse. — [Same as No. 465.]
Reverse,— ^.n eagle standing on a section of the globe. Legend.
UNITED STATES COPPER; the word Copper, on the globe. Size 12. Silver. Copper.
468. UNITED STATES COPPER.
Obverse.— \^d.mt. as No. 466.] Reverse. — [Same as No. 467.] Size IJ. Copper.
192 TOKENS.
469. I. O. U. 1 CENT.
Obverse. — Head facing the right, within a wreath of olive branches, crossed; at each side three stars, and below, 18C3 Legend. 399 B'WAY, N. Y. [Same bust as No. 332.]
Reverse. — I. O. U. 1 CENT in four lines, within a w jath of an oak and olive branch, crossed.
Size 12. Silver. Copper.
470. NOT ONE CENT.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 469.]
Reverse. — NOT ONE CENT in three lines, within a wreath of olive.
Size 12. Copper.
This obverse was struck with a similar reverse, in whith the word not is closer to the
ONE.
471. NOT ONE CENT.
Obverse. — Head facing the right, in an oval frame, on a large five- pointed star, the points of which just cross a classic wreath; be- tween the lower points, E. sigel 177 willi n y 'Reverse. — [Same as No. 470.]
Sise 12. Copper.
This obverse was struck with a similar reverse, in which the wreath is different, and the word NOT in larger letters.
472. NOT ONE CENT.
Obverse. — Head facing the right, in a half wreath of oak branches, completed at the top, by a row of thirteen stars ; below, is the date 1863
Reverse. — [Same as No. 470.]
Sise 12. Copper.
473. EXCHANGE.
Obverse. — Head facing the right, over two flags crossed, the date 1863 beneath ; around, thirteen stars.
tokens: 193
Reverse. — EXCHANGE in a wreath of an oak and olive branch; over their junction, a drum, and behind it, a sword, two cannon and two guns, crossed.
Sise 12. Silver. Copper.
474. NEW YORK.
Obverse. — Head facing the right, six stars on each side; below, 1863 Reverse. — NEW YORK in two lines, a star below, within a wreath
of olive branches, tied by a bow. Size 12. Copper.
475. HORRORS OF WAR. 1
Obverse.— \lQ3id facing the right. Legend. THE WASHINGTON TOKEN. 1863
Reverse. — A female head above the horns of Plenty, the date 1863 be- tween. Legend. HORRORS OF WAR BLESSINGS OF PEACE
Size 12. Silver. Copper.
475. UNION FOR EVER.
Obverse. — Brown's Equestrian Statue Union Square N. Y. Legend. FIRST IN WAR, FIRST IN PEACE; in exergue, 1863.
Reverse. — UNION FOR EVER in three lines the first one curved, within a wreath of an oak and palm branch|; at their junction at the bottom, a shield, behind which are four flags crossed.
Size 12. Silver. Copper.
477.- UNION FOR EVER.
Obverse. — [Similar to No. 476, but the letters and date smaller.] Reverse. — [Same as No. 476.] Size 12. Copper.
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194 TOKENS.
478. UNION FOR EVER.
Obverse. — [Similar to No. 476, but not so well drawn, the letters and
date smaller, and also different from No. 477.] Reverse. — [Similar to No. 476, but with larger letters, different shield
and wreath.] 1
Size 12. Copper.
479. UNION FOR EVER.
Obverse. — [Similar to No. 476, but the head faces, and the date is in a
curved line] Reverse, — [Same as No. 478.] Sise 12. Copper.
This obverse was also struck with a reverse bearing the head of Lincoln, No. 248.
480. UNION FOR EVER.
Obverse. — Head facing the right, six stars on the left, and seven on
the right; below, 1863 [Similar head to No. 474] Reverse. — [Same as No. 478.] Size 12. Copper.
481. THE UNION.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 477.]
Reverse.— IW^. UNION MUST AND SHALL BE PRESERVED
- JACKSON - I Size 12. Copper.
A variety of this reverse has the sign &", in place of the conjunction.
482. FREEDOM.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 479.]
Reverse. — FREEDOM in two lines, within a wreath of oak branches,
broken at the top by a star, and at the bottom, by a shield upon
two flags. Size 12. Copper.
TOKENS. 19s
483. FREEDOM.
Obzierse. — [Same as No. 479.]
Reverse. — FREEDOM in two lines, within a wreath of oak leave*,
broken at the top by a star, and at the bottom, by a shield upon
two flags. Size 12. Copper.
Another reverse from No. 482, the shield and wreath being different, and the letters larger.
484. FREEDOM.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the left. Legend.
PATER PATRI^ [Same obverse as No. 244.] Reverse. — [Same as No. 483.] Size 12. Copper.
485. PEACE FOREVER.
Odvfrse.—Head facing the right over two flags crossed, the date 1863 beneath; above, thirteen stars in a curve. [Similar head to No.
473] 'Reverse. — Two hands clasped, between the words PEACE FOR- EVER within a wreath of oak branches, crossed. Size 12. Copper.
This obverse was also struck with a similar reverse, in which the letters are smaller, and the wreath different.
486. OUR UNION.
Obverse. — Head facing the right; beneath, is the date 1863 and around,
thirteen stars. Reverse. — The United States shield, a six-pointed star at each side.
Legend. OUR UNION Size 12. Silver. Copper.
■196 ■ TOKENS.
487. OUR COUNTRY.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 469.]
Reverse.— OUR COUNTRY in two lines, and above, the U. S.-shield between two olive branches, crossed ; below, two arrow heads di- vided by a star; ail within an olive wreath.
Size 12. Silver. Copper.
488. OUR COUNTRY.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 471.] Reverse. — [Same as No. 487.] Size 12. Copper.
489. UNITED COUNTRY,
Obverse. — [Same as No. 469.]
Reverse. — UNITED COUNTRY in two curved lines, within an ob- long oval frame, an ornament above and below the frame and be- tween the words; all in a circle of thirty-four stars.
Size 12. Silver. Copper.
490. NO COMPROMISE.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 486.]
Reverse.— ^O COMPROMISE WITH * TRAITORS * in four ir- regular lines, within a wreath of an oak and olive branch; at their junction, two cannon, crossed.
Size 12. Copper.
491. NO COMPROMISE.
Obverse. — Head facing the right, on the left seven stars, and on the
right, six; beneath the head, L. R Reverse. — [Same as No. 490.] Size 12. Silver. Copper.
TOKENS.
197
492. NO COMPROMISE.
Obverse.— ?>ns\. draped in a Roman mantle, facing the left. Legend.
PATER PATRI^ [Same obverse as No. 244.] Reverse. — [Same as No. 490.] ■Size 12. Copper.
This reverse was also struck with an obverse bearing a military bust, same as No. 194.
493. LIBERTY HEAD.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 471.]
.^w^rj^.— Liberty head facing the left, surrounded by thirteen stars ;
below, 1863 Size 12. Copper.
494- INDIAN HEAD.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 471.]
Reverse. — Indian head facing the left, surrounded by thirteen stars ;
beneath the head, e. s. and below, 1863. Size 12. Copper.
This obverse was struck wkh a similar reverse, in which the date is smaller, and the en- graver's initials omitted. ^ *
495. INDIAN HEAD.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 472.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 494, without engraver's initials.]
Size 12. Copper.
496. U. S. OF AMERICA.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 471.]
Reverse.— T\iQ United States shield, surmounted by an eagle; beneath
the shield, e. s. Legend. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
1863 Size 12. Copper.
This obverse was struck with a similar reverse, in which the date is smaller, and the en- graver's initials omitted.
198 TOKENS.
497. U. S. OF AMERICA.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 469.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 496, without engraver's initials.]
Size 12. Copper.
498. U. S. MEDAL.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 471.]
Reverse. — The United States shield, surmounted by an eagle. Legend.
UNITED STATES MEDAL 18G3 Size 12. Silver. Copper.
499. U. S. MEDAL.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 472.] Reverse. — [Same as No. 498.] Size 12. Copper.
500. SHIELD AND STAR.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 472.]
Reverse. — A shield on a six-pointed star, within a wreath of olive.
Size 12. Copper.
501. THE SHIELD.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 480]
Reverse. — The United States .shield; behind it two flags crossed, and
the staff and liberty cap, around which a circle of thirteen stars;
the whole in a wreath of oak branches. Size 12. Copper.
502. THE EAGLE.
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, three-quarter face to the left. Legend. BORN FEB. 22 1732. DIED DEC. 14 1799. [Same obverse as No. 76.]
TOKENS. 199
Reverse. — A flying eagle; beneath, 1863 and above, in a half circle,
thirteen stars. Size 12. Copper.
503. CALIFORNIA \ DOLLAR.
Obverse. — Head facing the left, around, thirteen stars; below, 1872 Reverse. — \ DOLLAR CAL. in a wreath of olive branches, tied by
a bow. Size 6. Gold.
504. CALIFORNIA Q.YiKRVl.— Octagonal.
Obverse. — Hero facing the left, around, thirteen stars; below, 1872
[Same head as No. 503.] ie^x;^^^^._CALIFORNIA ♦ CHARM. ♦ \ GOLD Size 6. Gold.
505. CALIFORNIA Q,YiK^y\..— Octagonal.
Obverse. — Head facing tbe left, around, thirteen stars; below, 1872
[Similar head to No. 503.] ie^T/m^.— CALIFORNIA ♦ CHARM. ♦ \ GOLD Size 7. Gold.
STORE CARDS.
The name of Washington is the key-note of Americui history^ and fortunate indeed is the Republic in having a grand central figure, around which all its citizens, irrespective of creed or party, can come together in perfect trust and unity. If the memory of Washington, the example of his life and the precepts of his love and patriotism, foster a love for liberty and the principles of a government which he labored to establish and perpetuate, any form of expression '.vhich strengthens their importance is of value, and the simplest is often the most effective.
The group of store cards may not be considered the most digni- fied one of the Washington series either in title or connection, yet their positive utility in reaching the people may be gratefully recog- nized, and we cannot but regret that a custom which put into the personal possession of every citizen a memento of the Pater Patriae, has been discontinued.
It is also the largest in numbers and, as a record of the daily pursuits of a generation now passing away, possesses an interest which will increase rather than diminish, and it may be said that the pub- lishers of these pieces have gained a reputation for patriotism and a niche in history which they little suspected.
In a group of this character, strict adherence to authentic por- traiture would scarcely be looked for, yet, with the exception of the equestrian figures on Nos. 510, 514 and 556, and the heads on Nos..
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STORE CARDS. 201
506, 520 and 563, all the others are reliable representations. Apart from the Houdon which is the prevailing type, we have the Du Simitiere profile on the Curtis card, and the Stuart portrait on Mason & Co. Both of these obverses have been previously mentioned, the former under No. 277, and the latter under No. 76, the original use of it. The obverses of the Doll & Co. and Strassburger & Nuhn cards are very similar. The head is found on the various sizes of Spiel- marken, in which group it is partipularly referred to. All the rest of the list give the Houdon head, and while no noteworthy example may be quoted, very little inferior work is exhibited.
A number of these pieces have become scarce, and others again possess the merit of considerable rarity.. We would designate Nos. 510, 512, 513, 514, 5j8, 539, 563, 588, 589, 590, 591 and 592, as difficult of attainment. The card of John Barker is only known to the writer, through the Sale Catalogue, (Levick, May 26, 1884), as noted.
506. ABRAHAMS.
Obverse. — Head facing the right; below, is the number 10 and at each side, three stars. Legend. M. A. ABRAHAMS
Reverse.—TH-E PEOPLES OUTFITTING STORE * WESTON MO. Edge reeded.
Sisc z8. Brass.
507. ABRAHAMS. Obverse. — [Same as No. 506.]
Reverse.— THE PEOPLES OUTFITTING STORE * INDE- PENDENCE MO. Edge, reeded. Size 18. Brass.
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202 STORE CARDS.
508. AGENS & CO.
Obverse.— Uea^d facing the right. Legend. THE WASHINGTON TOKEN. 1863
Reverse.—]. L. AGENS & C? - NO. 1 - COMMERCE ST. NEW- ARK N. J. NEWSPAPERS, in five irregular lines.
Size 12. Silver. Brass.
509. AGENS & CO.
Obverse. — A small head facing the left, at each side of a circle with formal rays, - I - O - U - 1 PURE COPPER - CENT - the numeral, and the words Pure Copper, within the circle. [Same ob- verse as No. 466.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 508.]
Size zj. Copper.
510. ATWOOD'S HOTEL.
Obverse. — Equestrian figure advancing to the right, hat in his left
hand held forward; below, bale & smith n-y Lcgt/id. GEORGE
WASHINGTON Reverse.— CA-RRY ME TO ATWOOD'S RAIL ROAD HOTEL
243 BOWERY AND MY FACE IS GOOD FOR 3 CENTS
in seven parallel lines. Edge reeded. Size 16. Copper.
The figure on the obverse although resembling No. 158, is different.
511. BARKER.
Obverse. — Head facing the right, in a wreath of olive branches, tied
by a bow. Legend. AMERICAN REPOSITORY OF FINE
ARTS [Same head as No. 197.] Reverse.— ]Ol\'!^ BARKER 16 MAIDEN LANE DEALER IN
MUSIC PRINTS & FANCY STATIONARY in seven lines, the
fourth only straight. Size 12. Brass, Levick 24.J.
STORE CARDS. 203
512. BALE & SMITH.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 5 10.]
/e^z/m?.— BALE & SMITH ENGRAVERS & DIE CUTTERS 68 NASSAU STREET PLATES & ROLLS FOR EMBOSS- ING DIES & SEALS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION N • YORK in eleven lines, the first two and last three curved. Edge reeded'.
Size 16. Copper. Tin.
513. BALE & SMITH.
O^t'm^.— Equestrian figure advancing to the right: below, b & s N-Y Legend. GEN^ GEORGE WASHINGTON [Same fig- ure as No. 510.]
Reverse,. — [Same as No. 512.]
Size 16. Copper. Tin.
514. BESTOR.
<:'^z'^>'j^'.— Equestrian figure in uniform, to the right; on the left a tree, and on the ground beneath it, p h j Legend. THE FATHER OF OUR COUNTRY BORN, FEB. 22, 1732. DIED, DEC. 14, 1799. [Same obverse as No. 387.]
Reverse.— K seated figure pointing to the face of a clock; above, is inscribed TIME IS MONEY Legend. S. J. BESTOR IM- PORTER OF WATCHES & JEWELRY * PHILADELPHIA, PA. * Edge reeded.
Size 21. Silver. Copper. Brass.
515- BRAUN & SCHELLWORTH.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 509.]
Reverse.~^-^h\3n & SCHELLWORTH'S, 132, 134, 136 COURT
S^ BROOKLYN PAVILION, in five irregular lines. Size ij. Copper.
516. BRIDGENS.
Obverse.— VlQ&d facing the right. Legend. THE WASHINGTON TOKEN. 1863
204 STORE CARDS.
Reverse.— ^^mGEHS. METAL TOKENS - & - STORE CARDS -
189 - WILLIAM ST. N-Y. in five irregular lines. Size 12. Silver. Copper. Brass.
517. BRIMELOW.
Obverse. — Head facing the right, at each side, four stars. Legend.
GEO. WASHINGTON PRESIDENT [Same obverse as No.
362.] Reverse. — A mortar and pestle, tlividing the date 1863 within a wreath
of olive branches, connected at the top, by the figure 1 Legend.
T. BRIMELOW, DRUGGIST, 432 THIRD AVENUE N-Y. Size 15. Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel. Tin.
518. BRIMELOW.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 517.]
Reverse.— Q,QQT) FOR ONE GLASS OF SODA in three lines, the second only straight, surrounded by a circle of thirty-one stars. Size i§. Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel. Tin.
519. BRIMELOW.
Obi'erse. — [Same as No. 517.]
Reverse. — Bust of Franklin facing the left, within a wreath of an olive and palm branch, crossed. Legend. T. BRIMELOW, DRUG- GIST, 432 THIRD AVENUE, N. Y.
Size 15. Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel. Tin.
520. BRIMELOW.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left ; on the left, six stars, on the
right seven. Legend. GEO. WASHINGTON PRESIDENT Reverse. — [Same as No. 517.] Size 15. Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel.
An entirely diftereiit head from No. 517, "1 ^^•^'^.■.■ :inv oilur in the scries.
STORE CARDS. 205
521. BRIMELOW. Obverse. — [Same as No. 520.] Reverse.— 2 within a wreath of an olive and palm branch crossed
Legend. T. BRIMELOW, DRUGGIST, 1^2 THIRD AVENUE N. Y. '-■'■> ^t-^,
Size 15. Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel.
522. BRIMELOW.
Obverse.— WQ^d facing the right, on the left seven stars, and on the right six; beneath the head, l, r [Same obverse as No. 491.]
Reverse.— h mortar and pestle, dividing the date 1864 within a wreath of ohve branches. Legend. T. BRIMELOW, DRUGGIST 432 THIRD AV N. Y.
Size 12. Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel. Tin.
523. BROAS BROTHERS.
(9/w«-j..— Head facing the right, over two flags, crossed the date 18G3 beneath. Legeiid UNITED WE STAND [Similar head to No. 473.]
Reverse.-0\2K COUNTRY in two lines, within an olive wreath
Legend. BROAS BROTHERS * PIE BAKERS. * Size 12. Copper. Brass.
524. CENTENNIAL CO. Obverse. — [Same as No. 522.]
ie.7rri^.-CENTENNIAL ADVERTISING MEDAL CO 1029
CHESTNUT ST. PHILAD^ Size 12. Copper. Brass. Tin.
525. CHAMBERLAINE.
Ob^:eyse.-l\t^A facing the right, within a wreath of olive branches tied by a bow, below which, the letter m Legend. WASHING- TON. [Same obverse as No. 88.]
2o6 STORE CARDS.
Reverse. — A star, surrounded by a wreath. Legend. R. CHAM-
BERLAINE, * NORFOLK. ♦ Sise ly. Tin.
526. CHAMBERLAINE.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform facing the left; beneath the bust, bolen Legend. THE FATHER OF OUR COUNTRY [Same ob- verse as No. 93.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 525.]
Size 18. Tin.
527. COGAN.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; on edge on bust, lovftt Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. 136.]
Reverse.— ^V)'<NhK.Xi COGAN DEALER IN BOOKS, COINS, MEDALS AND ENGRAVINGS. 1859 PHILADELPHIA, in seven lines, the first three and last one, curved. Edge reeded.
Size 20. Silver. Copper. Tin.
528. COUTTS & BRO,
Obverse. — [Same as No. 509. J
Reverse.— QOXJITS & BRO. DRY GOODS - & - GROCERIES
P AMBOY. N J. in five irregular lines. Sise ij. Copper.
529. CURTIS.
Obi'erse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON, THE CINCINNATUS OF AMERICA B. 1732 D. 1799 [Same obverse as No. 277.]
Reverse.— lOW.'H K. CURTIS, WATCH-MAKER & MANUFAC- TURING JEWELER 83 BLEECKER ST. & 882 BROADWAY NEW YORK, in eight lines, the first four curved, in a circle; above the inscription five stars, and beneath it, three stars. Legend. "SAVE MY COUNTRY HEAVEN" 1861 Edge reeded.
Size 20. Silver. Copper.
STORE CARDS. 207
530. DICKESON. '
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; on edge of bust, lovett and beneath, r. l. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON * SE- CURITY * [Same obverse as No. 269.]
Reverse.— A fire-proof Legend. DICKESON'S COIN & MEDAL SAFE EVANS & WATSON * MAKERS. * 304 CHESTNUT ST PHILADELPHIA.
Size 20. Silver. Copper. Nickel. Tin.
This card was also struck with the obverse of No. 160.
531. DOLL & CO.
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, slightly to right, head three-quarters tcv
the left. Lege?td. GENERAL WASHINGTON [Similar heao
to No. 286.] Reverse.— GEO : DOLL & C? IMPORTERS OF FANCY GOODS
&C. N9 14 NORTH 6^." ST'' PHILADELPHIA in five lines,
the first and last curving. Size i^. Brass.
532. DOSCHER.
C/^ydV-.?^.— Head facing the right; below, 18(Jo. Lcgetid. C. DOSCHER 241 WASH':' S:"" N. Y. [Same head as No. 474.]
Reverse. — NOT ONE CENT in three lines, within an olive wreath ; below the words, the letter H
Size 12. Copper.
This obverse occurs with the date in smaller figures.
533. ELLWOOD.
Obverse.— Head facing the right. Legend THE WASHINGTON
TOKEN. 1863 Reverse.— I. L. ELLWOOD - HARDWARE. TIN & STOVES -
DE KALB ILL. in four irregular lines; in the centre an eagle
with wings displayed. Size 12, Copper.
2o8 STORE CARDS.
534. ENGEL.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 509.]
Re'c'crse.—]OV{^ ENGEL MERCHANT TAILOR - 52 - FIRST
STREET. ELIZABETH PT N J. in six irregular lines. Sisi' ij. Copper.
535. GAVRON.
Obverse.— WeAd facing the right. Legend. THE WASHINGTON
TOKEN. 1863 Reverse.— A. GAVRON. - 213 - BOWERY - & - 102 PITT ST.
- NY. - SAUSAGES, in seven irregular lines. Size 12. Copper. Brass. G. Silver. Nickel. Tin.
This card has also been struck with the obverse as described under No. 509.
536. GERCKE.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 522.]
Reverse.—]. HENRY GERCKE WATCHMAKER AND JEW- ELER 120G PINE S^ PHILA. in five lines, the third only straight.
Size 12. Copper. Brass. Tin.
537. GERDTS.
C^wrj^.— Head facing the right. Legend. THE WASHINGTON
TOKEN. 1863 Reverse.— Vl. D. GERDTS BROKER - & - COIN DEALER -
240 - GREENWICH ST. N. Y. in six irregular lines. Size 12. Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel. Tin.
538. GREAVES & SONS.
Obverse.— Yita.'^ facing the right. Legend. EXPORTED SOLELY
BY. W: GREAVES & SONS. SHEAF.. WORKS. Reverse. — Blank. Size 16. Brass.
STORE CARDS. 209
539- HENDERSON ■& LOSSING.
Obverse.— Ht^d facing the right, in a wreath of oak branches, crossed. [Same head as No. 197.]
^'■^"'■■•f^-— HENDERSON & LOSSING CLOCK & WATCH MAKERS & DEALERS IN WA.TCHES JEWELLERY SIL- V]iR & PLATED WARE CUTLERY &C POKEEPSIE NY in ten lines, the first thiec^ and last .three, curved ; at left w & b.
Size J J. Copper.
Card of Benson J. Lossing, historian. Mr. Lossing relinquished business for the study of art and hterature, at the age of twenty-two (,8j5), and since that time, has pubhshed numerous popular works relating to Uie history of the United States, iUustrated from Im own drawings.
540. HESS & SPEIDEL.
Obverse.— 2,MsX in uniform, facing the left; beneath the bust. j. a bolen Legend. WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No 9^ ]
.^,j,,,,,^.__APOLLO GARDENS 576 WASHINGTON ST . GOOD FOR 6 CENTS. * HESS & SPEIDEL *
Size 18. Copper. Tin.
541. HESS & SPEIDEL.
Obverse.-^ust in uniform, faciqg the left; beneath the bust bolen
Legend. THE FATHER OF OUR COUNTRY [Same obverse as No. 93.]
Reverse.— [Sdime as No. 540.] Size iS. Copper. Tin.
542. HILL.
C)^7m.,-Undraped bust facing the left, in an arched frame of a single Ime; beneath the bust, key Legend. PATRI^ PATER 1732 [Same obverse as No. 211.]
27
2IO STORE CARDS.
Reverse.— E. HILL, DEALER IN COINS, MEDALS, MINER- ALS, AUTOGRAPHS ENGRAVINGS, OLD CURIOSITIES &c N" G BLEECKER ST. N. YORK 1860 in ten lines, all curv- ing but the fourth, fifth and last.
Size i8. Silver. Copper. Tin.
543. HYENLEIN.
Obverse. — Head facing the right, in an oval frame, on a large five- pointed star, the points of which just cross a classic wreath; between the lower points, e. sigel 177 Willi n y [Same obverse as No.
47I-] Reverse.— G¥.ORG^ HYENLEIN * 23 CHRYSTIE SI N. Y.
Size 12. Copper.
544. IDLER.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left. Legend. G. WASHING- TON. PRESIDENT. I. 1792 [A copy of No. 24.]
Reverse.— \^\\AAMA IDLER DEALER IN COINS, MINERALS, STATIONERY & FANCY ARTICLES. N'.^ Ill NORTH 91** ST. PHILADELPHIA in eight irregular lines.
Size 21. Copper. Brass. Tin.
545. IDLER.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; beneath the bust, lovett Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. 208.] j.
Reverse.— \V. IDLER DEALER IN COINS, MINERALS, SHELLS, ANTIQUES &c. Ill N. 9™ S' PHILADA: in eight lines, the first two and last three, curving.
Size 13. Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel. Tin.
546.- IVINS. Obverse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right, on edge ofbust, RL Legend GEN. GEORGE WASHINGTON. FIRST PRE' U. S. 1789 [Same obverse as No. 336.]
STORE CARDS. 211
Reverse. — The United States shield, surrounded by a circle of twenty- five stars. Legend. E. IVINS, MANUFACTURER OF ME- TALLIC TPTMi\TTNGS. FIFTH & COLUMBIA A^ PHILA- DELPHIA
Size 16. Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel. Tin.
547. IVORY.
Obverse.— Ut^d facing the right. Legend THE WASHINGTON TOKEN. 1863
Reverse.— 1. IVORY. COR. FULTON & ORANGE - ST^ - BROOK- LYN BILLIARD SALOON, in six irregular lines.
Size 12. Silver. Copper. Brass. G. Silver. Nickel. Tin.
This card was also struck with the obverse as described under No. 509.
548. KEY & SONS.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left; beneath the bust, key Legend.
PATRI^ PATER [Same obverse as No. 210.] Reverse.— ¥. C. KEY & SONS DIE SINKERS & MEDALISTS
123 ARCH S^ PHILADELPHIA, in six irregular lines. Size 18. Tin.
549. KEY & SONS.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left, in an arched frame of a single
line; beneath the bust, key Legend. PATRI^ PATER 1732
[Same obverse as No. 211.] Reverse.— V. C. KEY & SONS DIE SINKERS & MEDALISTS
123 ARCH S^ PHILAD'^ in five irregular lines, surrounded by a
circle of stars. Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
550. KEY & SONS.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 549.]
Reverse.—]LYX in large open letters, in which ORNAMENTAL
MEDAL & SEAL DIE SINKERS &C. &C. 329 ARCH ST.
PHILA; around, thirty-three stars. Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
212 STORE CARDS.
551. KEY & SONS.
Obverse. — Head facing the rij^ht, resting on clouds dotted with stars ;
at each side two American flags, and above the head diverging rays.
Legend. THE UNION MUST AND SHALL BE PRESERVED
[Same obverse as No. 219.] Reverse. — [Same as No. 550.] Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
552. KILLEEN.
(9<J7rr.r.— Head facing the right. Legend. THE WASHINGTON TOKEN. 1863
Reverse.— K. KILLEEN ... N? 1 & 16 FERRY . ST - GREEN- POINT, in five lines, the first and last curved.
Size 12. Copper.
This card was also struck with the obverse described under No. 509.
553. KNAPP.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 509.]
Reverse.— I. J. KNAPP . NO. 8 - LIBERTY ST. UTICA - N. Y.
WINES & LIQUORS in six irregular lines. Size ij. Copper.
554. LANE.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 543.]
Reverse.— U. M. LANE LAMPS KEROSENE OIL &c 18 SPRING
S;^ N. Y. in five lines, the first and last, curving. Size 12. Copper. .
555. LOVEDAY & CO.
Obverse. — Head facing the right, within an olive wreath ; beneath the head, 1863 Lege7td. DRY GOODS, GROCERIES &C. * at the lower edge, g. g. n. Y; [Same head as No. 197.]
Reverse.—]. L. LOVEDAY & C^* 63 WASHINGTON ST. WAU- KEGAN ILL. in five lines, the first one curved.
Size ij. Copper. Brass. Tin.
STORE CARDS 313
556. LOVETT,
0^^«-5.^_Equestrian figure in uniform/on an eminence, head facin<. In the distance appears the City of Boston, and to the right a canm- to the left a battery. Legend. GEO: WASHINGTON 177ti [Same obverse as No. 50.]
Reva-se.~R. LOVETT, JR: DIE SINKER,. PHILADELPHIA PA: DIES FOR AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES COLLEGES RRONZ^^'f STRUCK IN .'GOLD, - SILVER AND
, JiKONZE; the words Agncultural Societies in an oval frame in- closing a plough and a .stalk of corn; at the base, a small olive branch. Edge reeded.
Size 20. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
557- MAGNUS.
^PMT;Tr"^'^i^^''"^ '^' '■'^^*' '" ^ ''^^^^^ '^'■'■^'^- L^^^'^d. 100 ENTITLE TO A §2.00 VIEW OF * NEW YORK CITY *
Reverse.~Th^ United States shield, surmounted by an eagle with olive branch and arrows. Legend. C. MAGNUS' NATIONAL PRINTING ESTABLISHMENT. NEW YORK. ^''""'^^^
Size 12. Brass.
558- MAHNKEN. Obverse.— [Sa^me as No. 509 ]
''rSFrilf.^"^^-'' '^ "^ '' "^^^"^ ^^- ■ ^^-^^ - LIQUORS & bEGARS in five lines, the first and last, curved
Size ij. Copper.
559- MASON & CO.
^ pr?Jx7l"'' '" ''^'' '■''"''' three-quarter face to the left. Legend as No ;6] '' ''''• ^'"^^ ''^^- '' ''''■ ■ ^^^^ ^'^^'^-
16.1 N .) ST PHILA. in six irregular line.?. Size J J Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
214 STORE CARDS.
560. MERRIAM.
Obverse. — Head facing the right, within a wreath of ohve branches tied by a bow, below which, the letter m. Legend. WASHING- TON [Same obverse as No. 88.]
Rc^>e7■se.—]0S. H. MERRIAM - * - MEDALIST DIE SINKER - AND - LETTER CUTTER ESTABLISHED 1850 No. 18 BRATTLE SQUARE BOSTON, MASS. in nine irregular lines.
Size ij. Copper. Brass. Tin.
561. MERRIAM.
Oln>erse. — Undraped bust facing the right; beneath the bust, merriam Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON. BORN FEBRUARY 22. 1732. [Same obverse as No. 122.]
Rex>erse.—]0^. H. MERRIAM. DIE SINKER 18 BRATILE SQUARE BOSTON MEDALS STRUCK IN - GOLD - SIL- VER, COPPER OR TIN. in seven irregular lines, a head of Liberty in a circular frame, between the first and second.
Size 20. Copper. Brass.
562. MONK.
Obverse. — Head facing the right, within a wreath of olive branches, crossed; at each side three stars and below, 1863 Legend. 399 B'WAY. N. Y. [Same obverse as No. 469.]
Reverse.— UO^Yi'S * * * METAL - * - SIGNS, in three lines, in a circle of thirty-four stars, broken at the base, by an eagle.
Size 13. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
563. MT, HOLLY PAPER CO.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left, in a circle; on edge of bust, F. K. Legend MT. HOLLY PAPER CO. MT. HOLLY SPRINGS PA.
Reverse. — 1860 in a wreath of olive branches.
Size IJ. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
STORE CARDS. ^is
564. ORR.
""xOK^N^Tsef'"^ *"' "''^'*" '^'''"'- ™' WASHINGTON i?.m-.._F. B. ORR. DEALER IN HARDWARE IRON & NAILS MANSFIELD. O. in five lines, all curving excep^t^ird ^t^e 12. Silver. Brass. Nickel.
565- PARSONS. Obverse.— \Sdjn& as No. 543.]
W.r..-G. PARSONS FIREWORKS. 24 JOHN ST N Y Size 12. Brass. G. Silver. Tin. *
566. PETERSEN.
''^S'Km 'ttef '"^ '"' "'^'''- ^"^'''^- "^"^ WASHINGTON
^TnM~^.^7^^^^^"^ HONESDALE. SCRANTON & PITTS- TON. - PA. . JEWELLERS, in six irregular lines Size 13. Copper. Tin.
567- QUINN, Obverse.~[S3im& as No. 566 ] /?......-JOHN QUINN GROCER COR 26 ST^ LEXINGTON
AV. in four lines, an eagle between the first and second i>zzei3.- Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel. Tin.
This card was also struck with the obverse described UD.ler No. 509.
568. ROBBINS, ROYCE & HARD R««r,e.-.KOmwS, ROYCE & HARD WHOLESALE DFAT
St^e 12. Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel. Tin.
2i6 STORE CARDS.
569. ROBBINS, ROYCE & HARD.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 568.]
Reverse.— ROBBmS, ROYCE & HARD JOBBERS OF STAPLE
& FANCY DRY GOODS, 70 READE & 112 DUANE STS.
NEW YORK, in nine irregular lines. Size 12. Silver. Copper. Brass. Nickel. Tin.
570. SAGE & CO.
Olrocrse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the right, in a half wreath of palm branches. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON
Reverse.— K. B. SAGE & 0° DEALERS IN COINS, MEDALS, AUTOGRAPHS & ENGRAVINGS 24 DIVISION St N. 1859 Y. in nine irregular lines.
Size 10. Tin.
571. SAGE & CO.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the left. Legend.
PATER PATRIAE [Same obverse as No. 244.] Reverse.— A. B. SAGE & Go's CIRCULATING LIBRARY 24
DIVISION ST. N. Y. TERMS 1 YEAR $2.00 - 6 MONTHS
1.00 - 3 MONTHS .50 1860. in ten lines, the first three and last
one curved. Size rj. Copper. Brass. Tin.
572. SAGE & CO.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 571.]
Reverse.— GOOD FOR ONE CHANCE IN RAFFLE, FOR NU- MISMATIC BOOKS, AT A. B. SAGE & C? N. Y. NOV. 1859 in ten lines, fir.st and last curved.
Size ij. Silver. Copper.
573. SAMPSON.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right, surrounded by an orna- mented border, with cavalry and infantry in the panels; on edge
STORE CARDS. 217
of bust, LOVETT Legend. TO COMMEMORATE THE 100"''" ANNIVERSARY OF THE DECLARATION OF INDE- PENDENCE [Same obverse as No. 388.]
Reverse.— A stamping machine inscribed h. g. sam^on- H G SAMPSON, DEALER IN RARE AMERICAN & FORFIGN COINS, MEDALS & STAMPS, COR. BROADWAY & FUL- TON ST. NEW YORK 187fi CENTENNIAL LINEN MARKER, WHOLESALE & RETAIL ♦ MANUFACTORY 91 BUSHWICK AV, BROOKLYN. * E. D.
Size 26. Silver. Brass. Tin.
574- STONER & SHROYER.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 559.]
Reverse.— STO^EK & SHROYER DRY GOODS ADAMS-
VILLE OHIO. Size 13. Brass.
575- STORY & SOUTHWORTH.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 543.]
Reverse.-STOKV & SOUTHWORTH GROCERS 53 VESEY
ST. * N. Y. * in six irregular lines. Size 12. Silver. Brass. Tin.
576. STRASSBURGER & NUHN.
Obverse. -^xxst in civil dress, slightly to right, head three-quarter face to the left. Legend. GENERAL WASHINGTON [Similar bust to No. S3 1.]
Reverse.-Tht Capitol at Washington. Above, in four curved lines STRASSBURGER & NUHN CORNER, MAIDEN LANE & WILLIAM STREET NEW YORK. In exergue, C^VPITOL AT WASHINGTON. , v. vrii^i.
Size 14. Brass.
This card also occurs with a simUar obvei-se, the head however, being smaller, and the legend m larger letters. -^i, *uu lue
28
2i8 STORE CARDS.
577. N & G. TAYLOR CO.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left; beneath the bust, 18G2 Le- gend. W ic ®. i!ljlg|©il (f<?. 303 BRANCH S^ PHILA- DELPHIA
Reverse.— mn |;I|ntc WIRE SHEET IRON FILES PCgK^fS STAMPED & JAPANNED WARE COPPER &c. &c. in eight irregular lines. Edge reeded.
Size 24.. Brass.
578. N & G. TAYLOR CO.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left ; beneath the bust, 1862 [Same bust and legend as No. 577, with 303 bkanch s' in smaller letters.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 577, but differently spaced.] Edge reeded.
Size 24. Brass.
579. N & G TAYLOR CO.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left. Legend. N & G TAYLOR C°. 303 BRANCH S^. PHILADELPHIA [Same bust as No.
577] Reverse.— TY^ PLATE STAMPED AND JAPANNED WARE
METALS WIRE SHEET IRON FILES COPPER &c. &c. in
eight lines, the first, second, si.xth and last, curved. Edge reeded.
Size 24. Brass. Tin.
Two varieties of this reverse occur, the spacing of the lettei-s being slightly different.
580. N. & G. TAYLOR CO.
Obverse. — Head facing the right; above the head, 1863 Legend. N. & G. TAYLOR CO. 303 BRANCH ST. PHILADEL- PHIA.
Reverse.— 11^ PLATE, FILES, METALS, STEEL, WIRE, COP-
. PER &c. in five lines, the first and last, curved.
Size 16. Silver. Copper.
STORE CARDS. 219
581. TUTTLE. Obverse. — [Same as No. 525.]
Reverse.— C. F. TUTTLE. No. 130 WASHINGTON ST. PAY
AT THE COUNTER ; below the word counter, merriam Size 17. Tin.
582. WARNER. Obverse. — [Same as No. 551.]
Reverse.— C. K. WARNER, NUMISMATIST', 32(3 CHESTNUT S^ PHILADELPHIA, in five irregular lines ; between the first and second, an eagle.
Size i8. Brass. Tin.
583. WARNER.
Obverse. — Head facing the right. Legend. CHAS: K. WARNER, DEALER IN AMERICAN & FOREIGN MEDALS 728 CHEST-NUT ST. * PHILADA : ♦ in two circular lines.
Reverse.— THE CONSTITUTION AND THE UNION. NOW AND FOREVER, the three last words within a wreath in the ' centre.
Size 18. Copper. Brass.
This obverse has been struck with a number of reverses or combinations. A list of such as have come under our notice will be found on page 236. The head is tlie same as on No. 1 60, obtained by a hub taken from that die, which is still in existence.
584.' WARNER. Obverse. — [Same as No. 509.] Reverse.— 'WU. F. WARNER N° 1 CATHERINE MARKET;
above the number an eagle, and below, a small head. Size /J. Copper.
585. WIGHTMAN.
Obverse.-^\SAme as No. 543.]
Reverse.—]. WIGHTMAN 118 WASHINGTON ST. NEWARK
N. J. Size 12. Copper.
220 STORE CARDS.
586. WILLIAMS.
Obverse— Wtdid facing the right. Legend. THE WASHINGTON / TOKEN. 1863 '/Sfwrj^.— DANIEL WILLIAMS - GROCER CORNER COURT
& WARREN ST! BROOKLYN, in six irregular lines. Size 12. Silver. Brass. Tin.
This card was also struck with the obverse described under No. 509.
587. WILSON.
Oti'crsc. — Head facing the right, six stars on each side; below, 1863
[Similar obverse to No 474, larger date.] Reverse. — WILSON'S MEDAL curving around the figure 1 within
a wreath of olive branches, connected at the top, by the letter h. Size 12, Copper.
588. WOLFE CLARK & SPIES.
Obverse. — Head of Washington facing the right, in an oval frame;
above the head, WASHINGTON Legend. C. WOLFE CLARK
& SPIES. NEW YORK ♦ HARDWARE & MILITARY
STORE. * Reverse. — Bust of Jackson in uniform, three-quarter face to the left, in
an oval frame; above the head, JACKSON Edge reeded. Size 16. Brass.
589. WOLFE SPIES & CLARK.
Obverse. — Head of Washington facing the right, in an oval frame; above the head, WASHINGTON Legetid. C. WOLFE SPIES & CLARK. NEW YORK * HARDWARE & MILITARY STORE. * [Same head as No. 588,]
Re7'erse. — Bust of Jackson in uniform, three-quarter face to the left, in an oval frame ; above the head, JACKSON Lcgejid. CUTLERY, PLATED WARE GUNS &c * 193 PEARL ST N. Y. ♦ Edge reeded.
Size 16. Brass.
STORE CARDS. 221
590. WOLFE SPIES & CLARK.
Obz'erse. — [Same as No. 589. J
Reverse.— V>\xs\. of Jackson in uniform, three-quarter face to the left, in
an octagonal frame; above the head, PRESIDENT Size 16. Copper. Brass.
591. WOLFE SPIES & CLARK.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 589.]
Reverse.— An eagle with wings displayed, a shield on his breast, an olive branch in right talon, and a bundle of three arrows in the left Legend. NEW YORK GRAND CANAL OPENED 1823
Size 16. Brass.
592. WOLFE SPIES & CLARK.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 589.]
Reverse.— Y{q^.A facing the left. Legend. GEORGE IV KING OF
GREAT BRITAIN. Sir.e x6. Brass.
593. WOODGATE & CO.
O^z/^^-j^.— Undraped bust facing the left, in an arched frame of a single Ime; beneath the bust, kev Legend. PATRI./E PATER 1732 [Same obverse as No. 211.]
Reverse.— yNOQ'DQ.KI'E & CO. IMPORTERS OF BRANDIES WINES, GINS &c 83 WATER STREET, NEW-YORK 1860 in eight irregular lines, with ornaments. Eiige reeded.
Size iS. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
594- WRIGHT & BALE.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 539.]
Reverse.— yN-^lGKl & BALE ENGRAVERS & DIE CUTTERS 68 NASSAU STREET PLATES & ROLLS FOR EMBOS- SING DIES & SEALS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION NEW- YORK in eleven lines, the first two and last three, curved.
Size 12. Copper.
SPIELMARKEN.
All the pieces of this group bear the same portrait, and are neatly executed. Quite a number of varieties are known, but only those in the possession of the writer are recorded, deeming the list thus made complete enough for the purpose. They are of German origin, struck on thin planchets, for use as card counters, but we are unable to determine the time of issue.
The portrait is taken from the print by Giuseppe Longhi, the celebrated Italian engraver, executed in i8 17 from his own drawing, a combination of the Trumbull and Stuart heads, and known in Ger- many through an extremely close copy engraved by G. G. Felsing in 1824, when a student under Longhi.
The head on the Berlin iron cast, reproduced in Snowden's " Me- dallic Memorials of Washington," Plate III, is also from this engrav- ing; but the heads on these pieces are more direct copies, the awk- ward pose of the body in the original being correctly given, which is not the case in the cast.
595. LIBERTY HEAD.
Otvase.— Bust in civil dress, slightly to right, head three-quarters to left; the bust ends in a sharp curved line. Legend. GENERAL WASHINGTON
Reverse. — A female head facing the left, with curls and a diadem in- scribed, liberty; around the head eight stars, and below, COMP. S. MARKE
Size 17. Brass.
(222)
SPIELMARKEN. 223
596. LIBERTY HEAD.
Obverse.— \?,\m\\^x bust to No. 595, but extending to the edge ]
Legend. GENERAL WASHINGTON Reverse. — [Same as No. 595.] Size ij. Brass.
597- SPIEL MARKE.
Obverse. — [Same as No. S95.]
Reverse.— Zmm. MARKE in large letters, in two lines, within a
wreath of oak branches, tied by a bow. Sise 77. Brass.
595- THE EAGLE.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 595.]
Reverse.— An eagle with expanded wings, an olive branch in right
talon, and a bundle of three arrows in the left. COMPOSITIONS
* * * SPIEL - MARKE * * * Size I J. Brass.
599. THE EAGLE,
Obverse. — [Same as No. 596.] Reverse.-lSavae as No. 598.] . Size 77. Brass.
600. LIBERTY HEAD.
Obverse.— Bust in civil dress, slightly to right, head three-quarters to left; the bust similar to No. 595, ends in a sharp curved line Legend. GENERAL WASHINGTON
Reverse.— A female head facing the left, similar to No. 595 ; around the head ten large stars, and below, SP. MARKE
Size 14. Brass.
224 SPIELMARKEN.
6oi. LIBERTY HEAD.
Obiersc. — [Same as No. 600.]
Reverse. — Liberty head as No. 600; around it ten small stars, and
below, COMPOS. SPIEL - MUNZE Size 14.. Brass.
602. IN UNITATE FORTITUDO.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 600.]
Reverse. — An eagle with expanded wings, similar to No. 598 ; below,
SPIEL MUNZE Lcgejid. IN UNITATE FORTITUDO Size 14. Brass.
603. EAGLE WITH SHIELD.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 600.]
Reverse. — An eagle with wings displayed, the United States shield on his breast, an olive branch in right talon, and a bundle of three arrows in the left; at the base, a star. COMPOSITIONS - SPIEL - MARKE
Size 14. Brass.
604. LIBERTY HEAD.
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, slightly to right, head three-quarters to left; the bust similar to No. 600, but extending to the edge. Legend. GENERAL WASHINGTON
Reverse. — A female head facing the left, similar to No. 595 ; beneath, ^<^«i COMPOSITIONS - SPIEL - MARKE
Size 12. Brass.
605. LIBERTY HEAD.
Ob-cersc. — [Same as No. 604.]
Reverse. — Liberty head as No. 604; beneath, -^<'«*< COMPOSITE
SPIEL - MARKE • Size 12. Brass.
SPIELMARKEN. 225
606. IN UNITATE FORTITUDO.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 604.]
Reverse. — An eagle with expanded wings, similar to No. 598 ; below,
SPIEL MUNZE Legend. IN UNITATE FORTITUDO Size 12. Brass.
607. IN UNITATE FORTITUDO.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 604.]
Reverse. — ^An eagle with wings displayed, the United States shield on
his breast, similar to No. 603; below, SPIEL MUNZE. Legend,
IN UNITATE FORTITUDO Siire 12. Brass.
608. EAGLE WITH SHIELD.
Obi'erse.—\?>\m\\zx bust to No. 604.] Legend. " GENERAL WASH- INGTON
Reverse. — An eagle with wings displayed, the United States shield on his breast, similar to No. 603 ; below, SPIELMARKE
Size II. Brass.
609. JETON.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 604.]
Reverse. — ^JETON in a wreath of olive branches, tied by a bow.
Sise 12. Brass.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
Such pieces as could not by any construction, be assigned to the regular groups, have been brought together under this heading. It might be properly termed the group of extraordinary combinations, and the reprehensible practice of muling,^ is so fully exposed by a glance at the different titles, that any lengthened remarks in con- demnation seem unnecessary.
The obverses of the pieces, with but few exceptions, have been previously described and commented on. Of these. No. 614 by Davis of Birmingham, and the fine head by Lander on No. 649, are after Houdon, as are those on Nos. 643 to 646 inclusive, executed by C. C. Wright for the late Charles I. Bushnell, only one set of each being struck. The head on No. 617 published by the New Haven Numis- matic Society, is a copy of the obverse of the "Large Eagle Cent."
This group closes our work, and we part from it with regret; the many pleasant hours of research and thought are over, and the end has been reached. What a remarkable record ! from all ranks and ages, from all interests public and private, arise expressions of affec- tion, admiration and esteem, all uniting in a general tribute to the memory and virtues of one, whose fame "whiter than it is brilliant," increases with the gathering years. Washington !
t Sec page 92.
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MISCELLANEOUS. 227
610. NEW YORK STATE ARMS.
Obverse. — Full length in uniform, in the background an orderly with a horse. Legetid. BORN, FEB, 22, 1732. DIED, DEC, 14, 1799. [Same obverse as No. 386.]
Reverse. — Arms of the State of New York; motto, excelsior. Legend. NEW YORK. 46 000 SQUARE MILES POPULA- TION 3,097,394. * 1855 ♦
Size 23. Brass.
611. PENNA. STATE ARMS.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 610.]
Reverse. — Arms of the State of Pennsylvania; motto, virtue liberty
INDEPENDENCE Legend. PENN. 46,000 SQUARE MILES
POPULATION 2,300,000. * 1855 * Size 2j. Brass.
612. OHIO STATE ARMS.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 610.]
Reverse.— Arms of the State of Ohio; 1802 Legend. OHIO. 40,000 SQUARE MILES POPULATION 2,000,000. * 1855. * Size 2j. Brass.
61^^. ILLINOIS STATE ARMS.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 610.]
Reverse. — Arms of the State of Illinois; motto, state sovereignty
NATIONAL UNION Legend. .ILLINOIS. 55,400 SQUARE MILES
POPULATION 851,470. * 1^55 * Size 2j: Brass.
614. NEW YORK MEDALET.
Obverse. — Unciraped bust facing the right. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON BORN 1732. DIED 1799.
228 MISCEL T ANEO US.
Reverse. — Arms of the State of New York; at base, davis; in exer- gue, N. Y. Size i6. Tin.
615. SOMMER ISLANDS SHILLING.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; on edge of bust, lovett and beneath, r. l. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON * SE- CURITY * [Same obverse as No. 269.]
Reverse. — A hog standing to the left, above it, the Roman numerals XII all in a beaded circle. Legend. SOMMER * ISLANDS * [A copy of the obverse of the Bermuda or Sommer Islands Shilling.]
Size 20. Copper.
616. SOMMER ISLANDS SHILLING.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 615]
Reverse. — A ship under sail to the left, with a flag flying from'each of
her four masts; at the side, four guns one of which is discharging.
[A copy of the reverse of the Bermuda or Sommer Islands
Shilling.] Size 20. Copper.
617. NEW HAVEN NUMIS. SOC.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left, in a circle surrounded by eight others, containinjj copies of the obverses and reverses of the Connecticut Cent, Franklin Cent, Auctori Plebisand Granby Token. Legend. WASHINGTON PRESIDENT 1791
7?tw?'Ji'.— FOUNDED NOV. 25TH. 1862. in a wreath of oak leaves. Legend NEW HAVEN NUMISMATIC SOCIETY,
Size 28. Tin.
618. ORATION BY EVERETT.
C^t'!T5d-.— Undraped bust facing the right; beneath the bust, merri.\m Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON BORN FEBRUARY 22. 1732. [Same obverse as No. 122.]
INDEX.
INDEX.
The numbeis refer to the pieces, unless preceded by the word pag-; periods at the end of legends
indicate abbreviations.
A oentury adds lustre to his fame, 428 ^^ A decisive war only . , . 282 A government of the people . . . 429 A little more grape ... 619 A man he was ... 89
A memorial of the Washington Cabinet, 325 A monument, corner stone laid . . . 321, 322 A piece of copper bolt . . . 623 Aljvahams, M. A., 506, 507 Academic merit, 346 Adams, John, page 27 Agens & Co., J. L., 508, 509 Alexandria Lodge, page 121 All men are created equal . . . SS, page 33 .Ulegiance Medal, 279, page 1 12 American Beaver, 54, page 33 American Eagle, 55 American Colonies, 404 American Institute . . . 343 American Journal of Numi.'^matics, page iii, 22,
127 American Nuniibmatic iVIanual, page iv American scale, page \ii Amor, Honor et Justitia, 288 Annual assay, 347, 348 Anthon, Charles E., page 21
Apollo Gardens, 540, 541
Appleton, ^Villiam S., page iii, 15, 16, 22, 23,
43. 44. 52. 54. 'il, 7C', 76, 80, 235 Arsenal, I . S., 626
Assay MeJal, 347, 348, pa{;e 140, 146, 180 Assumed command . . . 43S, 439 Atvvood's Hotel, 510 Aurora, (newspaper), page y^ .4 void the extremes of party spirit, 258 Awarded to, 339, 343, 35;;, 356, 360
T). V. II. 1732 ... 166
■L' B. Fe.b. II. 1732 ... 165
Baohe, Alexander Dallas, page 150
Bacon, (engravet), page 67, 69
Bailey & Co. jewellers . . . 368, page 152
Bale, James, page 93, 95; 139, 190
Bale & Smith, 512, 513, page 68
Barber, William, page 108, 140, 180
Barker, John, 511, page 201
Battle Monument, 324, page 134 •
Battle of Fort Washington . . . 446
Battlo of Harlem Plains . . . 443
Battle of Lake Champlain . . . 444'
Battle of l^ng Island . . . 442
Battle of Mogre's Creek Bridge . . . 440, 448
(239)
Brth
j,lj in. r;oo. . 31:7
, 3Sf, 3ti7
INDEX.
241
r
Centennial reception ... 411, 412 Centennial year . . . 427, 440, 441. 442, 443,
444. 445. 446, 447 Centennial Commemorations of Events in the
War for Independence, page 179 Centennial, Yorktown, Va., 452 Centennial of Peace . . . 455 Centennial celebration, Oct. iS, 1883 . . . 456 Centennial celebration of the evacuation . . .
461 Chads Ford, J 86 Chamberlaine, R., 525, 526 Chapman, J., page 41
Character and Portraits of Washington, page iv Children's ball ... 421 Childrens' Centennial Party ... 419, 420 Chosen comuiandr, 74, 75 Chowder Club, 338
Cinciuiiatus of America . . . 277, 278, 352, 529 City Hall, New York, 627, 628, 629 Clay, Henry, 212, 213 Clynier, George, page 2,'^ Co. Reg. Volunteers . . . 620 Cogan, Edward, 527 Cuhen, M. I., page 19 Coin Collector's Journal, page 51 Coins or Washington Pieces, page iv, 9 CoUyer, Joseph, page 41 Commission resigned : Presidpni v r.-linqitished,
70, page 42 Commiss. resigned : Presidency relinc)., 71, 72,
73. page 37 Compasses, gauge and sun, 311, 312, 313, 314 Comp. S. Marke, 595, 596 Compos. Spiel-Miin/e, 601 Composits. Spiel- Marke, 605 Compositions Spiel-Marke, 598, 599, 603, 604
31
Confederatio, 9, page 10
Conrad & Co., page 36
Conradt, Godfrey, page 69, 76
Conradt Medal, 162
Coutts & Bfj., 528
Crosby, Sylvester S., page iv, 15, 16, iS, 19,
23, 24, 46, 79, 80 Crutchett, J., page 28 Ciystal Palace for the exhibition ... 361, page
IS" Cupid and dolphin, 633 Curtis, John K., 529, page 201 Curwen, Samuel, page 49
Danish Medal, 426, 427, page 173 Davis, (engraver), page 140. 226 Davis, R. Coulton, page vii, 6S, 124 De Mare, page i'22 Decisive war only . . . 282 Declaration of Independence ... S3, 388, 3S9,
page 32 Dedicated to coin and mecial collectors, 634 Dedicated to the children of America, 415 Dedicated to the people of the U. S., 409 Dedicated to the pupils . . . 416 Defender of liberty ,"86 Demarest, A., page 28 Dickeson, M. W., page iv Dickeson's coin and medal safe . . . 530, page
29 Diehl, John H., page 181 Dobbs Ferry, 192 i DoU & Co., Geo., 531, page 201 Dollar, 28, 33 Doscher, C, 532 Double Head Cent, 6, page 9 Drumheller, H., {Kige 24
I
Isim 1',
INDEX.
243
G. A. Arm, 75, R. 83 . . . 168 G. Washington, C. C. A. U. S., 57 G. Washington, President, 288 G. Washington President. I, 23, 24, 25 G. Washington President!, 26 G. Washington, the finn friend to peace ... 29 Gardiner, I. B., page 56 Garrett, T. Harrison, page 21 Gavron, A., 535
Geo. Washington born Virginia, 22, 60, 61 tieo. Wasliington, Father of his country, 280 Geo. Washington. Feb. 22 1832, 161 Geo. Washington natus Virginia ... 62 Geo: Washington. 1776, 50, 51, 52 Geo. Washington the defender . . . 260 George Washington born . . . 95, 196 George Washington first President . . . 355 George Washington of Virginia, 63, 64. page
41 George Washington President, 14 George Washin^jton, secmity, 52. 269, 530,
615, 616 George Washington, the Cincinnatus . . . 277,
278, 352, 529 George Washington the Father . . . 231, 428 George Washington the great and gooJ, 357 Georgeivs Washington, 34, 35, 36 Georgio Washington, 358 Georgio Washington Svpremo Dvci ... 47, 48,
49 Georgias Washington Pia^s. Prim . . . 135, 368,
424 Georgivs Triumpho, 7, page 10, 12 Gen. Geo. Washington Presi . . . 173 Gen. George Washington, 1776, 98 Gen. of the American Annies ... 76 Gen. Washington, 9, 10, 1 1
Gen. Washington, born Virginia, 168
Genl. of the American Armies ... 63, 64, 68,
69 General American Armies ... 77 General Grand Master, page 121, 122 General of the American Armies . . 59, 60,
61, 62, 65, 66, 67 General Washington inscribed to his memory
... 8s Gcrcke, J. Henry, 536 Gerdts, H. D., 537 Getz, Peter, page 10, 20, 122 God and our country, 37, 38, 43, 44, 464, 651 God loveth a cheerful giver . . . 364 Good for one chance ... 572 Good for one glass of soda, 518 Government of the people . . . 429 Gracing each occasion . . . 438, 439 Grand Lodge of Penna., page 121 Grant, U. S., 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255,
256, page loi, 236 Grate cent, 29, page to Great Central Fair, Philada. . . . 363 Great Washington has lived for you . . . 106 Greaves, W. & Sons, 538
T T ail fair freedoms' favorite son . . . 109
*■ ■'■ Half ceiitj 27, page 13
Half dollar, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, page 10,
(I Halfpenny, 18, pMge 10 Hall, H. B., page 50 Halliday, (engraver), page 42 Halliday Medal, 70, page 33, 46 Hancock, (engraver), page to, 51 Hancock, John, signature, 391 Harlem, 184, 194, 195, 443
'. illiain il' loi, 152 Herman. 1
i lostibiK p
1S6, 1.S7, I
•pendcnce.
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MISCELLANEOUS. '
229
Reverse.— ■?>0'=r(0-^ JULY FOURTH 1860 ORATION * BY * EVERETT, in six lines, within a wreath of olive branches, tied jay a bow; below, merriam
Size 20. Tin.
619. A LITTLE MORE GRAPE,
Obverse. — Head facing the left.
Reverse.— K LITTLE MORE GRAPE CAPT: BRAGG. ♦ PALO - ALTO. RESACA DE LA PALMA MOf^TEREY. BUENA VISTA, in six lines, the third and fourth only, straight.
Size 21. Bronze, Bnshnell 1476.
620. SOLDIER'S MEDAL.
Obverse.— V{^?,A facing the right, in a circle of thirty-four stars joined
at the base, by the word UNION Reverse.— QO . REG - VOLUNTEERS - ENTERD SERVICE -
186 - with blank spaces for name and other particulars. Size 20. Brass.
This obverse has' been struck with blank reverses, on some of wliich the following in- scription will be found, in stamped letters, emancipation bill passed April 16 1S62.
■WASHINGTON D. C. ♦
621. TURPENTINE WORKS.
Obverse.— ^\x%t in uniform, facing the left; beneath the bust, j. a. bolen Legend. WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. 92.]
Reverse.— m.KT>^ FROM COPPER TAKEN FROM THE RUINS OF THE TURPENTINE WORKS NEWBERN - N. C - DE- STROYED BY THE REBELS MARCH 14. 1862. in ten lines; below the ninth, merriam
Size iS. Copper.
622. TURPENTINE WORKS.
Obverse.— Yi^^A facing the right, within a wreath of olive branches, tied by a bow, below which, the letter m Legend. WASHING- TON [Same obverse as No. 88.]
230 MISCELLANEOUS.
Reverse. — [Same as No. 621.] Sise ly. Copper.
623. FRIGATE congress:
Obverse. — [Same as No. 621.]
Reverse.— K PIECE OF COPPER BOLT TAKEN FROM THE
WRECK OF FRIGATE CONGRESS BY SURGEON J. M.
RICE, 25TH MASS. VOLS. Size iS. Copper.
Reverse die cut in 1864 and destroyed, after taking as is stated, only two impressions.
624. MONITOR 1862.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 2 1 9.]
Reverse. — An iron-clad vessel ; above MONITOR. * and below, 1862
all within a half wreath of olive branches. Sise 18. Tin.
625. SURRENDER OF LEE.
Obz'erse. — [Same as No. 219]
yemr.y<'.— SURRENDER OF GEN. LEE TO GEN. GRANT
APRIL 9™ 1865. in seven lines, in a half wreath of an oak and
olive branch, crossed. Sise 18. Tin.
626. U. S. ARSENAL.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the left, surrounded by a border or- namented with semi-circles and stars. [Same obverse as No. 194.]
Rei'erse. — A view of the Springfield Arsenal; beneath the design, j. a. BOLEN and above it, the sun darting rays. In exergue, U. S. AR- SENAL.
Size 18. ' Tin.
MISCELLANEOUS. 231
627. CITY HALL N. Y.
Obverse. — Equestrian figure in uniform, on an eminence, head facing.
[Same obverse as No. 50] Reverse. — A view of the Old City Hall, New York; in the foreground,
the letter i. ; above the design, CITY HALL, WALL ST. N. Y.
and beneath it, ERECTED IN 1700 DEMOLISHED 1812
Edge reeded. Size 20. Copper.
628. CITY HALL N. Y.
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, slightly to right, head three-quarters to left, the bust ends in a sharp curved line. Legend. GENERAL WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. 595.]
Reverse. — A view of City Hall, New York ; above the design, the sun darting rays, and below, CITY HALL NEW YORK
Size //. Brass.
629. CITY HALL N. Y. 0
Obverse. — [Same as No. 604.]
Reverse. — [Similar design to No. 628, but smaller.]
Size 12. Brass.
630. ST. PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right; on edge of bust, lovett and beneath, G. H. L. Legend. GEORGE WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. 296.]
Reverse.— K view of the Cathedral. Legend. ST. PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL NEW YORK
Size 18. Copper. Tin.
631. ST. PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL.
Obz>erse. — Undraped bust facing the right; on edge of bust, lovett
and beneath, the monogram <J& [Same obverse as No. 437.] Reverse. — [Same as No. 630.] Size iS. Copper.
232 MISCELLANEOUS.
632. MEDAL PRESS.
Obx'erse. — [Same as No. 289.]
Reverse. — Three females at a medal press.
Size J2. Silver, Bushne/l i/^o^.
633. CUPID AND DOLPHIN.
Obverse. — Undraped bust f.icing the left; beneath the bust, key Legend. PATRIy*; PATER 1V32 [Same obverse as No 94.]
Reverse. — Cupid on a dolphin, in an ornamented border; in exergue, 18G0
Size iS. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
634. MEDAL COLLECTORS.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the left, in an arched frame of a single line; beneath the bust, key Legend. PATRIAE PATER 1732 [Same obverse as No. 211.]
Reverse.— DY-DICKYYA-) TO COIN AND MEDAL COLLEC- TORS in six lines, in a wreath of palm branches, crossed; below the crossing, 3800
Size 18. Tin.
f
635. OUR HOBBIES.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 634.]
Reverse. — An old woman with steeple hat, and crutch in her hand,
riding upon a broom; beneath, G H L Legend. WE ALL HAVE
OUR HOBBIES Size iS. Brass. Tin.
636. NOT TRANSFERABLE.
Obverse. — [Same as No. 634.]
Reverse.— YkO'Y TRANSFERABLE 1853 in three lines.
Size iS. Tin.
MISCELLANEOUS. 233
637. PROCESE. ^
Obverse. — Bust in civil dress, three-quarter face to the left. Legend.
BORN FEB. 22 1732. DIED DEC. 14 1799. [Same obverse*as
No. 76.] Reverse. — The word PROCESE across the field. Size 12. Tin.
638. PERSEVERANCE 5.
Obverse. — Undraped bust facing the right.
i?fwri-f.— PERSEVERANCE 5 * EXTENDS * A HEARTY
WELCOME, in four lines. Size 12. Copper.
639. FAMILV ARMS.— /"a/wz/j. Obverse. — [Same as No. 630.]
Reverse.— Zq^\. of arms. Legend. EDWARD - WILLIS PAR- SONS OF FLUSHING, NEW YORK Size 18. Copper. Tin.
64c. FAMILY K^R.l^^.— Parsons.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a formal manner, facing the left, in a wreath of olive branches, crossed. Legend. WASHINGTON THE FATHER OF OUR COUNTRY [Same obverse as No. 4I7.]
Reverse. — [Same as No. 639.]
Size 18. Copper. Tin.
641. FAMILY ARMS.— ^//^/</£?//. Obverse. — [Same as No. 425.] Reverse.— QoiA of arms. - HOPESHELDON Legend. H. L.' S.
1821 + H. A. S. 1870 -b AUG. 15. * Size 25, Bronze. Tin.
30
234 MISCELLANEOUS.
642. Mcpherson.
Obverse. — Bust draped in a Roman mantle, facing the left. \egend.
PATER PATRI.^ Reverse. — Equestrian figure in uniform, to the right; above, Mc^^HER-
SON and below, 1864 Sine ij. Brass.
643. VIGILANCE.
Obverse, — Head facing the left, in a wreath of laurel. [Same obverse
as No. 151.] Reverse. — ^A crowing cock. Legend. VIGILANCE Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
'644. VIGILANCE.
Obverse. — Head facing the left, in a three-quarter wreath of laurel branches. Legend. WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. 152.] Reverse. — [Same as No. 643.] Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
645. VIGILANCE.
Ci^^m.— Head facing the left. Legend. GEORGE WASHING- TON [Same obverse as No. 153.] Reverse. — [Same as No. 643.] Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
646. VIGILANCE.
6><57wjf.— Head facing the left. Legend. GEORGE THE GREAT
[Same obverse as No. 154.] Reverse. — [Same as No. 643.] Size 18. Silver. Copper. Brass. Tin.
647. THE TWELVE STARS.
Olmerse. — Head facing the right.
Reverse. — A circle of eleven stars, surrounding one in the centre.
Size p. Silver. Copper. Brass.
MISCELLANEO US.
235
648. KETTLE sc.
Okerse. — Bust facing the right; beneath the bust, kettle. Legend.
G. WASHINGTON Reverse. — Blank. Size g. Brass, Applet on 28^.
649. OVAL Sn^'Ll..— Lander sc.
Obverse. — Head facing the right; on edge of neck, lander
Reverse. — Struck as a shell.
Size IJX14. Silver. Bronze.
650. THE LORD'S PRAYER.
Obverse. — Bust in uniform, facing the right; on edge of bust, k Legend GEN. GEORGE WASHINGTON [Same obverse as No. 463.]
Reverse. — The Lord's Prayer, in fifteen lines.
Size 10. Silver. Bronze. Gilt.
651. THE LORD'S PRAYER.— i'tf/^jt- ed.
(^^z'^r.y^.— Undraped bust facing the right. Legend. GOD AND
OUR COUNTRY [Same obyerse as No. 464.] Reverse. — The Lord's Prayer, in fifteen lines ; at the top, a star. Size S. Gilt.
1
1 • '
COMBINATIONS WITH THE OBVERSE OK No. 583, STRUCK IN COPPER,
BRASS AND TIN,
1. Abm: Lincoln, Rep. Candidate for fteeident i860 — Bust of Lincoln facing the right.
2. Abraiiam Lincoln Prest. of the U. S. 1864 [Same as No. 235.]
3. Abraham Lincoln President of the U. S. 1864 [Same as No. 236.]
4. Gen. U. S. Grant — Bust of Grant in uniform, facing the left.
5. Maj. Gen. Geo. B. McClellan — Bust of McClellan in uniform, facing the left.
6. Maj. Gen. Geo. B. McClellan. 1864 [Same as No. 217.]
7. Horatio Seymour — Bust of Seymour facing the right.
8. Kor Sherlfl' Gen. Peter Lyle — Bust of Lyle facing the left.
9. Victoria . Albertus . — Heads facing the left, accokted. to. Free homes for fiee men . . .
11. Monitor 1862.
12. Cedar Mountain to Reams Station 28 Battles.
13. SiUreniler of Gen. Lee to Gen. Grant April 9th 1865.
.14. Bust r'' W.ishington resting on clouds. [Same as No. 219.]
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INDEX.
245
Independence Medal, 53, page 32, 41, 67
Indian head, 494, 495
Indian Peace Medals, page 81, 83
Industry produces wealth, 352
Initd. in Fredericksburgh Lodge . . . 296, 297
Inscribed to his memor)' ... 85
International Exhibition . . . 424, 425, 426, 427
Irving, Washington, page 122
Ivins, E. 546
Ivory, T., 547
Jack.scn, Andrew, 223, 224, 225, 226, page lOI
Jacobus, Peter H., page 152, i6o
Japanese Embassy, 368, page 152
Jay, John, page 27
Jefferson, Thomas, 222, page 82, loi
Jersey City Sundaj' Schools, 372, 373, 374
Jeton, 669
Johnson, Andrew, page 82
Johnston, Francis, page 40
■j/cttle, (engraver), page 235
■1^ Key, F. C. & Sons, 548, 549, 550, 551 Key, William \i., page vii, 51, 74, 105, io6,
112, 123, 140, 152, 161, tSo, 189 Keystone, 305, 408 Killeen, A., 552
King Solomon sent and fetched . . 304 Knapp, I. J., 553 Kneass, William, page 51 Knickerbocker cun-ency, 465, 466 ' Koehler, F. X., page 162 Koscuisko, Thadeus, 196, page 92, 93 Kuchler, C. H., page 83
T afayette. General, 196, 197, 198, 199, 200, 203, page 33, 69, 92, 93
Lake Champlain, 444
Lake City Lodge ... 310
Lancaster Co. Agricultural Soc, 339, page 140
Lander, (engraver), page 226, 235
Lane, H. M., 554
Large eagle cent, 15, page 10, 226
Late President of the United States ... 79
Laubenheimer, Rudolph, page 123, 173
! ,et us have peaca, 427
Letter to Hamilton, 257
Levick, J. N. T., page 144, 201, 202
Libertas Americana, 56, page 34
Liberty, 27, 275
Liberty and Independence, 264', 272
Liberty and security, 30, 3r, 32, page lo
Liberty beU,_397, 398, 399, 400, 401, 402, 403
Liberty cap, 147, 14S, 149, 150, 275
Liberty head, 493, 595, 596, 600, 601, 604, 605
Liberty tree, 276
Lincoln, Abraham, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 23s. 236. 237. 238. 239, 240, 241, 242, 243. 244. 24s, 246, 247, 24S, 384, page 101, 152, 194, 236 Lincoln & Johnson Union candidates . . . 383 Liverpool halfpenny, 17, page 10 Longacre, James B., page 140 Longhi, Giuseppe, page 112, 174. 180, 222 Long Island, 442 Lossing, Benson J., page 209 Loveday, J. L. & Co., 555 Lover of peace he espoused the sword . . . 436 Lovett, George IL, page vii, 17, 41, 61, 62, 63, 64, 66, 68, 71, 86, 87, 89, 93, 122, 123,' «24, 133. 134. 161, 174, 179, iSo, 1S8 Lovett, Robert, Sr., page 139
246
INDEX.
Lovett, Robert, Jr., 556, page 20, 29, 67, 71,
87, 94, 102, 112, 124, 134, 148 Lyie, Peter, page 236
'^ f ade commander in chief . . . 80, 8i
^*- Made from copper . . . 621, 622
Magazine, Mass., page 78
Magna est Veritas . . . 292
Magnus, C, 557
Mahnken, J., 558
Manly, J., pi^e 40
Manly Medal, 61, 62, page 39, 40
Mark well his steps ... 106
Marr, (engraver), page 104
Marvin, William T. R., page 124
Mason & Co., 559, page 201
Masonic Medals, page 121
Masonic Temple, Boston, 294
Massamore, George W., page 42, 44
May our country never want props . . . 260,
261, 262, 263 McClellan, Geo. B., 216, 217, 218, 219, page
92. 236 McCoy, John F., page 22, 55, 71 McMahon, page 174 McPherson, 642
Mechanics Literar)' Assqj . . . 341 Medal Club N. Y., 200 Medal press, 632
Medal.s of the Masonic Fraternit)', page 124 Medals with Kosciusko, Lafayette, Franklin,
&c . . . page 92 Medals with the Presidents of the U. S., page
lOI
Medallic Memorials of Washington, (Snowden),
page 24, 112, 222 Memorial of the Washington Cabinet . . . 325
Memorial Hall, 429, 430, 431, 432, page 172,
"73 Meniam, Joseph H., 560, 561, j age 62, 65,
94, 96, 99. '05 Metropolitan carnival . . . 367 Metropolitan Mechanics Institute, 342 Mickley, Joseph J., page 47, 69, 76 |
Miflflin, Thomas, page 40 Militar)' Academy U. S., 346 Military and Civil Career, page 39 Military trophy, 281 Mint at Paris, page 30 Mint, U. S., page iii, 11, 12, 13, 15, 24, 30, 35,
45. 46. 47. 55. 68, 74, 108, 109, 118,
134. '37. J46, i8S Miscellaneous Medals, page 226 Mitchell, F. N., page 140 Mobile Jockey Club . . . 337 Monitor, 1862, 624, page 236 Monk's metal signs, 562 Monmouth, page 179 Monument at Baltimore, 323, page 1 33 Monmouth battle monument . . 450 Monument, corner stone laid . . . 321, 322 Moore's Creek Bridge, 440, 448 Morgan, George T., page vii, 180, 187 Morin, Anthony C, page 140, 151 Morristown, igo Mt. Holly Paper Co. . . . 563 Mount Vernon, page 61 Mount Vernon Chapter . . . 306 Museum at Vienna, page 52
Naked bust cent, 19, page 10 National monument, 320, 321, 322, page
'33. '34 Natus Feb. XXII. MDCCXXXII . . . 13S
INDEX.
247
Natus 1732 Obiit 1799, 157 -v
Natus Virginiae in America . . . 130, 131, 132
Neo - Eboracensis, 13
New Haven Numis. Soc, 617, page 226
New Jersey Washington cent, 1 1, page 10
New Masonic Temple dedicated . . . 295
New York, 474
New York evacuated . . . 459, 460, 463
New York grand canal . . . 591
N. Y. Medal Club ... 200
New York State Arms, 610, 614
New York Washington cent, 13, page 13 '
Newburg, iSl, 182, 1S3, 193, 4SS. 456, page 86, 87, 179
No compromise with traitors, 490, 491, 492
Non nobis solum . . . 289, 290, 291
Non Vi Virtute Vici, 12, 13, page 12, 13
North Point and Fort McHenry . . . 324
North Wales, 34, 35, 36, page lo
Norwalk memorial, 369, page 75, 148, 152, 161, 189
Not one cent, 470, 471, 472, 532
Not transferable . . . 636
Numismatic and Antiquarian .Society of Phila- delphia, page vii
/~Vatli of allegiance ... 279
^ Ohio State Arras, 612
Olmsted, Frederick Law, page 150
One cent, i, 6, 15, 16
Ornament of human nature ... 79
OiT, F. B., S64
Our country, 487, 488, 523
Our country and our flag . . . 280
Our Union, 486
paquet, Anthony, C, page 68, 74, 82, 102,
107, 112, 123, 134, 151, iSi Par Nobile Fratrum, 197, 202 Parmelee, Lorin G., page 16, 17, 19, 20 Parsons, Edward Willis, 639, 640 Parsons, G., 565
Past master's jewel, 31 1, 312, 313, 314 Pater Patria;, 95, 244, 4S4, 571, 642 Patriotic In.icriptions, Signature and Family
Arms, page 1 1 1 Pattern two cents, 37, 38, page 13 Pattern five cents, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45. 46,
page 13 Pattern of patriotism . . . 340, 373 Payable by Clark & Harris ... 29 Peace and friendship, page 82 Peace forever, 485 Peace Medal, 57, 58 Peace of 1783, page 36
Peace proclaimed and army disbanded . . . 461 Peale, Charles Willson, page iv, 123 Pearce, Nicholas, page 77 Penna. Museum and School . . . page 173 Pennsylvania Packet, (newspaper), page 40 Pennsylvania State Arms, 6ii Peoples choice . . . 379 Peoples outfitting store, 506, 507 Perkins, Jacob, page 77 Perseverance 5 extends . . . 638 Peters, Richard, page 40 Petersen . . . 566 Philadelphia Rifle Club, 360 Phillipse manor . . . 376 Pine, Robert Edge, page v Pius IX, page 174
Plumb, level and square, 307, 308, 309 Presented by the Metropolitan . . . 342
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249
Skull and crossbones, 165
Small eagle cent, 16, page 10
Smith, Frederick B., page 58, 61, 62, 64, 65,
67. 70.93. >02. 104. 173 Smith & Hartmann, page 64, 67 Snowden, James Ross, page iii, 21, 24, 35, 45,
55 Society and Award Medals, page 138 Soldiers' Fair Dec. 1864 . . . 365, 366 Soldier's Medal, 620
Soley, George B., page 109, 162, 174, 189, 235 Solomon's Lodge . . . 304 Somrner Islands, 615, 616 Souvenir — Centennial of the surrender ... 451 Sp. marke, 600 Spiel marke, 597 Spielmarke, 608 Spielmarken, page 222 Star, 97, 98, 99, 433, 647 Statue by Henry K. Brown, 127, 146, 248,
317. 3>8. 319. 476. page 133 Statue by Houdon, 126, 145, 315, 316, page
133 Statues, Monuments and Memorials, page 133 Stills, Charles J., page 151 Stoner & Shroyer, 574 Store Cards, page 200 Story & Southworth 575 Strassburger & Nuhn, 576, page 201 Struck & distributed ... 160 Struck in the Centennial Buildings . . . 433 Stuart, Gilbert, page iv, 33, 36, 41, 42, 51, 67, 68, 93, 102, 112, 123, 134, 139, 161, 162, 174, 201, 222 Success lo the United States^ 265, 266, 267 Sufferns, 191 Sullivan's Islanil, 441
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Sunday schools, page 156, 157 Surrender at Yorktown Va., 452 Surrender of Gen. I^e . . . 625, page 236
'T'alem ferent nullum . . . 289, 317 *■ Tappan, 178, 1 79, 180, 189, page 87 Taylor Co., N. G., 577, 578, 579, 580 Taylor, Zacliar)', page 82 Temperance, page 141, 142, 143 Temperance declaration . . . 328 Temperance fountain, 331 The boys & girls of America ... 417, 41S The centennial year . . . 427, 440, 441, 442,
443. 444. 445. 446, 447 The Cincinnatus of America . . . 277, 278, 352,
529 The Constitution and the Union, 583 The Constitution is sacredly obligatory . . . 279 The Crystal Palace for the exhibition ... 361 The Declaration of Independence . . . 388, 389 The defender of liberty, 86 The farmer of Mount V'ernon, 339 The Father of his country, 162, 230, 320 The Father of om- country, 93, 234, 272, 273,
353. 366, 387. 541 Tho 6rm friend to peace ... 29 The founder of our Union, 282 The great and good, 357 The hero of American Independence, 88 The hero of freedom ... 79 The hero of Trenton ... 87 The home of Washington ... 114, 115, 116 The looth year of our Independence . . . 413,
414 The land was ours. S5 The Lord's Prayer. 050, 651
250
INDEX.
The lover of peace he espoused the sword . . .
436 The old Hasbrook house . . . 181, 182, 183 The pattern of patriotism . . . 340, 373 The peoples choice . . . 379 The peoples outfitting store . . . 506, 507 Tlie Union is tJie main prop . . . 259 The Union must and shall be preserved, 217,
218, 219, 23s, 236, 237, 238, 239, 249,
250, 278, 481, SSI The Union must & shall be preser\'ed, 277,
380, 382 The 'Wu; Kington elm, 436 There! John Bull can read ... 391 This medal is striick to commemorate . . . 450 This medal is struck to perpetuate . . . 422, 423 Thomas medal, 163, page 69 Though lost to sight . . . 100, loi Time increases his fame, 91, page SI Time is money, 514 To aid St. John's Guild ... 411, 412 To commemorate the loodth anniversary . . .
388, 389. 390. 39", 42s To commemorate the hundredth . . . 424 To King Alcohol not one cent, 334 To the cause of temperance . . . 334 To the hero's of liberty ... 196 To the Japanese Embassy . . . 368 Tokens, page 190 Tomb, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123. 124,
125, 126, 127, 128 Trenton, 447
Trinity Chapel, New York, page 41 True, B. F., page 1S2, 159 True, and wise, and merciful . . , 306 Trumbull, John, page 32, 33, 36,111, 112,
123, 152, 222
Tuckerman, Henry T., page iv
Tuttle, C. F., 581
Twelve stars, 647
rist anniversary of the Jersey City S. Schools
■ • ■ 372, 373. 374 Twigg Medal, 65, page 41 Two cents, 37, 38 Tyng, Dudley A., page 78
Ugly Head Medal, 89, 90, page 51 Union Agricultural Soc. . . 340 Union for ever, 425, 476, 477, 47S, 479, 480 Union is the main prop . . . 259 Union must and shall be preserv'ed, 217, 218,
219. 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 249, 2S0, • 277, 278, 380, 382, 481, SSI United country, 489 U. S. Arsenal, 626 U. S. ^. Co., page 162 United States, 2, 3, 4, 5 United States copper, 467, 468 United States Gazette, (newspaper), page 36 United States Medal, 498, 4.19 United States MiUtary Academy, 346 United States Mint, page iii, 11, 12, 13, 15,
24- i°- 35. 45. 46, 47, 55. 68, 74, 108,
109, iiS, 134, 137, 146, 185 United States of America, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27,
28, 33, 37, 38, 39. 40, 4'. 42, 43. 44.
45. 46, 4y6, 497 United States of America in commemoration
... 390 United States of America, libertj', 275 United States Sanitary Commission, page 150,
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United States, 1783, 57, 58 United we stand . . . 273, 330, 523
INDEX.
251
Unity of government . . . 227, 264, 370, 379 Unity States of America, i Urn, 166, 167, 168
■y alley Forge, 175, 176, 177, 188, page 87,
' 179, 180
Valley Forge Centennial, 449 Van Buren, Martin, page 102 Via ad Honorem, 349 Victor Sine Clade, 164 Victoria. Albert . . . page 174, 236 Vigilance, 643, 644, 645, 646 Virtue Liberty & Independence, 274 Vivier, (engraver), page 67, 69, 70 Voce popoli, 7 Voltaire Medal, 78, page 49
Warner 6t Bro., page 181 Warner, Chas. K., 5S2, 583 Warner, Wm. F., 584
Washin. reimit par un rare assemblage ... 78 Washington, 97, 98 Washington and his Masonic compeers, page
121 Washington & Independence, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Washington and Lee University, 345 Washington before Boston, page 27 Washington before Boston Med.il, 47, 48, 49,
page iv, 32, 62, 82 Wasliington Benevolent Society, 327, page 138 Washington bom 1732 . . . 137, 138, 139, 140,
141, 142 Washington Cabinet of Medals ... 326, page
«34 Washington cent, 10, 22 Washington College Va., 344, page 140 Washington dollar, 28, n
Washington elm, 436 Washington, fit keystone . . . 408 Washington half dollar, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26,
page 10, II Washington's headquarters Newburgh N. Y.,
456 Washington's headquarters at Tappan, 178,
179, 180 Washington's headquarters at Valley I'orge,
'75. 176, 177 Washington Market Chowder Club,-338 Washington Memorial Medals. (Woodward),
page 56 Washington natus 1732 Obit 1799, 147, 148,
149, 150 Washington Temperance Benev, Soc, 330,
iZ^, 332. ill, page 139 Washington President, 15, i6, 17, iS, 19, 20,
21, 28, 33 Washington's residence ... 113 Washington Society, page 139 Washington star, 97, 98, 99 Washington statue. New York, 127, 146, 317,
318.319 Washington statue, Richmond, . . . 126, 145,
3'5. 316 Washington Temperance Society, 328, 329,
34". 356, page 139 Washington the Father . . . 307, 374, 414, 417,
640 Washington the great D. G., 8, page 10 Washington the great founder . . . 410 Washington's letter to Hamilton, 257 Washington's tomb . . . 124, 125, 126, 127 Washington, Martha, 20^ 209, 413, 414, page
92.94 We agree to abstain from all . . . 328
252
INDEX.
_.ve our hobbies, 635
■ ■ ■..,. ve the tyrant alcohol Uu K-
333 Wibb, (engraver), page 50 Wjbster, Daniel, 210, 211, page 28, 92 Westwood, (engraver), page 50 Westwood copper shell, 82 Westwood Medal, 80, 81, page 50, 54 While we enjoy the fruit . . . 107 A\Tiitemarsh, 187 Whiteplains, 185, 445 Wliom all do honor . . . 104, 105 Wideawakes, 384 Wightman. J., 585
William, Emperor of Gemiimy, page 174 Williams, Daniel, 586 Wilson's Medal, 587 Wisdom virtue & patriotism, 84 With courage and fidelity ... 80, Si Wolfe Clark & Spies, 588 Wolfe Spies & Clark, 589, SQO, 591, 592 Wood, Isaac F., page 46, 54, 93, It 6, 122, 125,
128, 134, I3S- "36, 143. >S2. 168. '69,
177, [79, 180 Wood's monument medal, 321, 322 Woodgate & Co., 593 Woodward, W. Elliott, page iii, 53, 56 Words spoken by John Hancock ... 39 1
Wright &; Bale, 594, page 41, 93
Wright & Bale Medal, 74, 75
Wright, Charles C, page 32, 41, $2, 61, 67,.
68, 93, 123, 124, 162, 181, 226 Wright, Joseph, page iv, v, 40, 41, 51, 78, 102,,
III, 151, 180 Wright, Patience, page 40 Wyon, George, page 41 Wyon Medal, 66, 67 Wyon, Thomas, page 41
Yorktown, 451, 452, 453, 454, page 179, 180 Yorktown monumeni, 453 Yale School of the Fine Arts, page 152 Yonkers incorp . . . 376
I3t. R^i Infantry . . . 359, 377
2 1st. anniversary of the Jersey City Sunday
Schools . . . 372, 373, 374 47lh. anniversary of the Brooklyn S. S. Union
• • • 37«.page 123 looth. anniversary of the Declaration ... 415,
4t6, 448 lOoth year of our National Independence, 293,,
371 1775 - 100 years - 1S75 - 309. 321. 322. 43^^
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