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Copper Medal: George Washington. New York

Classification:- Person; Initiation/Installation

Country of Origin:- USA -

Description

Only ten were struck in silver, and twenty-five each in brass and copper, when the die of the reverse broke, and the medal is consequently extremely rare. The die of this medal was by G. H. Lovett, of New York.

OBVERSE.—Bust of Washington to right. Under it, very small, “G. H.L.” Legend on the left, “George,” and on the right, “Washington.”

REVERSE.—The square, compasses, and letter “G,” but no circle. Legend, “lnitd. Fredericksburgh Lodge No. 4 Virginia,” and, in a curving line under the square, “ Nov. 4, 5752.”

Properties

28mm. Copper