1789 1797 George Washington

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A Reader's Digest produced token I believe. They did a series of tokens, one for each president. A card with 7 of the tokens were sent out to all their subscribers (millions no doubt). I have the first 7 on my desk by my computer - Washington, Adams, Harrison, Buchanan, Cleveland, Harding and Lyndon Johnson.

They have been asked about before on these boards.

 

I also have this token, while searching for info, I found this. I still do not know of any value, so if anyone finds out, please let me know.

Question: I found a george washington coin in an old barn we were cleaning out dont know anything about coins and would like to know where I can find out about this coin. I has george washington on the front with his name above and the dates 1789 and 1797 with first president of the United states between the dates. on the back it has george washington name /dob/first in war /first in peace and his date he died any info would be appreciated.

The medals below are only recognized Washington medals that use the legend "First In War, First In Peace":
-Dual Dated 1788*1889. Washington, bust facing right. The legend GENERAL GEO WASHINGTON is around. The reverse, within a circular wreath: FIRST IN WAR / FIRST IN PEACE / FIRST / IN THE / HEARTS OF HIS / COUNTRYMEN. The medal was struck in white metal and has a plain edge; it is 22 mm in diameter. Approximately five pieces are known though a holed gilt brass piece has been reported (21.9 mm, 72.8 grains).
-Washington, D. C. Souvenir of George Washington Bicentennial of his birth in 1932. Philadelphia Mint, antique bronze 69 mm. Dated 1799, periwigged nude bust facing left, name around above, 1732-1799 below, laureate branches at either side. Rev: FIRST IN WAR / FIRST IN PEACE / FIRST IN THE HEARTS / OF HIS COUNTRYMEN. Roman axes on each side. All others with this legend are modern imitations and are usually individual pieces from a larger set of presidential medals. Click here to learn about modern presidential medal sets.

 

No answer yet? I seem to recall this Washington Medal once being discussed. Is it a Medal or a Coin configuration?

Ruben

 

Almost thought it was the Shell Oil President coins - but they were Aluminum best I remember. Very similar - that was in the late 60's/early 70's

 

i have the same coin u all have... i took it to my coin guy and he told me that it was made by the shell oil company and is virtually worthless except for maby people that collect shell oil memoribillia< bbbuuutttt.. i could not find the exact coin when doing the research on shell oil coins...i found alot similar but coudnt find any with the side profile???? u be the judge and look it up maby u all can find the exact one ...let me know thanks jeff

 

I think I have one