A richly original example of this historically significant Washington type. Swirls of steel gray patina mingle nicely with dominant reddish-copper patina. The strike is well executed and universally bold throughout the design, the surfaces uncommonly smooth for the assigned grade. Reportedly struck in Paris by order of Voltaire, this is the earliest medal produced in honor of George Washington. Examples are known in several different metallic compositions, with the bronze impressions, as here, the most frequently encountered in numismatic circles. Attractive in all regards, the present example is sure to see spirited bidding among advanced Washingtoniana collectors.，，，Purchased from Anthony Terranova.
