Lot 3273
1883. Washington's Headquarters at Newburgh, NY. HK-134. NGC graded MS-65 Brown Medal. Bronze, 42 mm. Rare. A lovely toned bronze medal depicting the headquarters edifice in center; above, around Celebration at Newburgh, N. Y. / October 18th; below edifice, microscopic A. Demarest, Sr. N. Y.; upper border legend 1783 - Centennial - 1883; lower border legend Proclamation of peace, disbandment of the army. On the reverse is the Coat of Arms in center; around He was most nobly crowned by refusing to be crowned; 13 stars around last lettering; border legend Washington's family coat of arms from which the American flag was designed. The only one graded at NGC.
Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500.
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