Description: The entire nation fell into mourning on December 14, 1799, with the passing of the Father of Our Country, George Washington. There wasn’t an American alive that did not feel the loss of the great man that helped guide us from colonies to Country. It’s thought that the Skull and Crossbones medals were made in early 1800, shortly after the passing of Washington. Obverse: Left-facing portrait of George Washington centered surrounded by laurel wreath. “HE IS IN GLORY, THE WORLD IN TEARS” around the outer circumference. Reverse: Skull and Crossbones in lower center field, with the words, “B. FEB. 11, 1732” signifying his birthdate, and “GEN. AM. ARMIES, 1775., which is the date that George Washington was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, June 15, 1775 to be precise. “RE. 1783,” the year Washington retired from the position. “PRES. U.S. AM. ’89. R. ’96.” which were the years Washington was President of the United States, and “GEN. ARM. U.S. AM. .’98. After serving as the first President of the United States, Washington was named “General of the U.S. Army. Finally, the words “OB. D. 15. .’99.” the date of his death, December 15, 1799. Hallmark at 6 o’clock, “TWO TROY OUNCES .999 FINE SILVER.
Price: 98.99 USD
Location: Boise, Idaho
End Time: 2024-12-17T02:41:29.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.99 USD
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