Object Details
associated person
Washington, George
Description (Brief)
One (1) George Washington Before Boston medal, (Comitia Americana)
United States (France), 1790
Obverse Image: Right facing portrait bust of Washington based on Houdon's work.
Obverse Text: GEORGIO / WASHINGTON / SVPREMO / DVCI / EXERCITVVM / ADSERTORI / LIBERTATIS / COMITIA / AMERICANA / DUVIVIER / PARIS. / F.
Reverse Image: Washington on horseback speaks with four mounted officers beside several cannons from Fort Ticonderoga; in the background the Continental Army runs toward Boston and eight British ships sail in retreat.
Reverse Text: HOSTIBUS / PRIMO / FUGATIS / BOSTONIUM / RECUPERATUM / XVII / MARTII / MDCCLXXVI / DUVIV.
General Information: Engraved by Benjamin Duvivier.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Library of Congress
Date made
1790
associated date
1776 03 17
ID Number
NU.67.97955
accession number
275799
catalog number
67.97955
Object Name
Medal
Physical Description
struck; electroplated (overall production method)
lead, bronzed (overall metal)
circular (overall shape)
Measurements
overall: 68.1 mm; 2 11/16 in
place made
United States
place of issue
United States
associated place
United States: Massachusetts, Boston
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Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
Comitia Americana
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1121855