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(1800) Medal Washington, Funeral Urn, Copper MS

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(1800) Medal Washington, Funeral Urn, Copper MS
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George Washington died on December 14, 1799. These medals were coined early in 1800 to be worn at his Civic Funeral Procession held on February 22 in Boston.

Obverse Description

The obverse carries a uniformed bust of Washington encircled by the fitting inscription HE IS IN HIS GLORY, THE WORLD IN TEARS.

Reverse Description

The reverse displays a funeral urn with the inscribed initials GW.

Catalog Information

GSID: 376673
Obverse Lettering: HE IS IN HIS GLORY, THE WORLD IN TEARS
Reverse Lettering: GW
Strike Type: Business
Diameter: 29
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Plain
Variety: Washington
Variety 2: Funeral Urn, Copper
Coin Date: (1800)
Denomination: Medal
Designation: MS
Mintage: 2–3 est. known
Coinage Type: Washington Coppers & Coinage
Coinage Years: 1783-1795
Composition: Copper
Rarity: H7
PCGS #: 516317
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(1800) Medal Washington, Funeral Urn, Copper MS

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GSID:376673 PCGS:516317 Shop related

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Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for (1800) Medal Washington, Funeral Urn, Copper MS
Grade CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
XF40 $23,000 $1,234

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