the george washington is a token put out in remembrance of george washington after his death and people wore them to remember one of our great presidents so they are worth at auction anywhere from100.00 to 2,500 depending on condition and they are old can check out musem history for more info
thank you! Janewhite, the information you gave was rewarding. when i found this token i was thinking, what kind of value can a coin with a hole and the name george washingto. have? it has a lot of value to me now.
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Everyone asked the same question because no one on this forum knew what they were talking about. What good does a forum do when no one on here knows anything!
Everyone asked the same question because no one on this forum knew what they were talking about. What good does a forum do when no one on here knows anything!
If that is your contribution to this forum, then I only have one word for you.
The double sided Washington medal marked first president is a funerary medal but there were many different versions of the medal made at different times. Marking the 50th 100th 150th anniversary of his death as well as the Centineal and Bicentenial of the country. The one that was mentioned on Pawn Stars is the type that was made immediately after his death and yes it is worth a great deal of money after it is authenicated and providing it is in good shape which is very rare because of the metal it was made of. Most of the shiny ones made of copper or bronze are newer ones from the 1900's some are holed some are not. The older ones are almost always made of pewter or white metal and are always holed. Now there are rumors going around that silver examples were made and given to select people in Washington at the time of his death though I've never seen one at auction or at a museum. I have been metal detecting for thirty years and have found three. Two new, and one old. The old one is in bad shape because of the effect of the ground on Pewter. The best rule of thumb is with these tokens that if it looks new it probably is. What the tokens are worth all depends on when the token was made starting at about 10 bucks and going as high as 7000 depending on age and grade.
You guys the one in this topic (the first in question) is a replica. lisaray8487 your's looks quite original.
This is a metal designed to be worn around one's neck minted shortly after Washington died for his funeral.
Hundreds of thousands were minted as Washington was one of the most favorite presidents ever.
The hole is in every single one of those... As for value I dont know.
I was given many years ago some coins from my grandfather, who has since passed. One of which is a 1789-1797 George Washington coin. It has heads on both sides with a hole above the head, however here is the difference from any others ive seen online. It has two rivet holes on one side as if it was two pieces put together. The rim is not flat, but appears to be crimped. My grandfather told me that it was given to him from his and was one of the original coins produced when he died. I never believed him, but im now curious. Is it Authentic? if so, What is it worth?
I too have found a similar coin/medal/token while going through some of my wife's late grandmother's possessions. I'm not sure as to the metal, although I believe it is pewter. I have attached a picture which, due to the lighting, make it seem polished, but it definitely is not. Does this appear to be a reproduction or an original and is there any way to tell? I'm trying to determine if I should take it to get authenticated.
I have yet to find out if mine is authentic. The only difference in mine, is the rivet circles on one side. I am waiting on an answer from someone who says mine looks like the proof. I have posted better pictures of mine on another tread. Good luck, when I find out, I'll let you know. Please do the same. Thanks.
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