1797 Washington Sansom Medal. Original Dies. White Metal. 40.2 mm. By John Reich, for Joseph Sansom. Musante GW-58, Baker-71B, Julian PR-1. Rarity-7. Plain Edge. About Uncirculated.,First struck circa 1807, though these dies were used for several decades. Contact marks evident on Washingtons bust, fields retain prooflike quality within the legends and in the protected areas around the bust. One of the first medals struck at the U.S. Mint.