George Washington Medal Appraisal

George Washington 1st President Commemorative Medal

The item is a circular, metallic medal or token with a silver-gray appearance. It features a prominent bust of George Washington, depicted in profile, facing towards the viewer's right. The image captures details of his powdered wig and neckwear. Encircling the top portion of the bust, along the rim, are the words "GEORGE WASHINGTON" in clearly legible sans-serif capital letters. Below the bust, following the curve of the rim, is the inscription "1st PRESIDENT 1789-1797", also in capital letters. The surface of the medal appears to be in relatively good condition with a matte or satin finish, exhibiting some minor reflections suggesting a metallic composition. There are no obvious signs of significant wear, corrosion, or damage visible in the image, indicating it is well-preserved or perhaps not extensively circulated if it were a coin. The edges appear smooth and possibly reeded, though this is not entirely clear from the provided view. The overall quality of the engraving seems to be of a good standard, capturing the likeness of Washington with reasonable detail. This piece likely serves as a commemorative item rather than legal tender due to its '1st PRESIDENT' inscription and lack of a denomination or minting details typical of coinage. Its estimated age would be post-1797, likely a modern commemorative piece.