George Washington Peace Medal – United States Mint – Mint State (MS)
A beautiful historical commemorative medal honoring George Washington, the first President of the United States and Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.
The George Washington Peace Medal is part of an important tradition of American presidential medals originally presented as symbols of peace, friendship, diplomacy, and relations with Native American nations.
The obverse features a distinguished right-facing portrait of George Washington, surrounded by the inscription "GEORGE WASHINGTON PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES" with the date 1789.
The reverse displays the famous "PEACE AND FRIENDSHIP" design, featuring two clasped hands symbolizing friendship and mutual respect. Above the hands are a crossed peace pipe and tomahawk, representing the historical theme of peace and diplomacy.
The original designs were created by renowned engravers Pierre Simon Duvivier (obverse) and John Reich (reverse).
This United States Mint medal is a wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of early American history, presidential memorabilia, Native American historical medals, and U.S. Mint exonumia.
Country: United States
Subject: George Washington
Medal Type: Presidential Peace Medal
Associated Date: 1789
Mint: United States Mint
Obverse Designer: Pierre Simon Duvivier
Reverse Designer: John Reich
Obverse: Portrait of George Washington
Reverse: Peace and Friendship clasped-hands design
Condition: Mint State (MS)
Denomination: None – Non-circulating medal
