1889 Centennial of Washington’s Inauguration Medal by Augustus Saint-Gaudens NGC MS66

By Augustus Saint-Gaudens and Philip Martiny. Musante GW-1135, Baker 671, Douglas-53. The surfaces of this lovely golden-bronze medal exhibit intermingled rose-brown highlights that we see are more pronounced on the reverse. The design is boldly defined throughout with blemish-free surfaces that readily uphold the validity of the impressive premium Gem grade from NGC. Highest condition bronze examples of this impressive type are elusive, and this magnificent specimen is desirable not only as a premier Washington item but as one of the few truly collectable examples of the artistic genius of Augustus Saint-Gaudens.