Description
Draped and cuirassed bust of George Washington right | Texts in three circles, a native American standing facing, holding arrow and bow. “THE LAND WAS OURS” around in legend.
75mm, 144.43g. Baker-85.
AU Condition, scratch on reverse, rim dings.
By Thomas Brook for Daniel Eccleston, struck circa 1805. One of the most iconic Washington Medals. Interestingly, the inscription “the land was ours” is surprisingly pro Native American given the era in which this medal was made.
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