USA 1889 Washington Inaugural Centennial Commemorative Copper Medal by G. H. Lovett

USA 1889 Washington Inaugural Centennial Commemorative Copper Medal

By G. H. Lovett

Weight 75.3 g

Diameter 51.2 mm

Thickness 4.3 mm

Obverse: Bust of Washington facing right. Lettering: FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – DEO PATRIÆQUE FIDELIS – LOVETT

Translation: Faithful to God and the country

Engraver: George Hampden Lovett

Reverse: Brooklyn Bridge. Coat of arms of New York City over flags and wreath. Lettering: TO COMMEMORATE THE WASHINGTON INAUGURAL CENTENNIAL NEW YORK CITY 1789 – APRIL 30 – 1889

Edge: Plain

HÆC OLIM MEMINISSE JUVABIT

Translation: It will help to remember this

G/EF