Medal - 1890 Washington Before Boston, 4th Restrike NGC MS62
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George Washington Before Boston medal, (Comitia Americana). United States (France), 1890.
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, Philadelphia Mint after 1890.
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| Numeric Denomination | Medal |
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| Circ/UnCirc | Not Specified |
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| Holder Variety | B-49B, 68mm |
| Grade Add On | NONE |
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