1791 Washington President One Cent – Medal and 50 similar items

Popis produktu: This impressive novodel presents a faithful reproduction of the 1791 Washington President One Cent, a piece historically linked to the earliest efforts to establish a national coinage bearing the image of George Washington. The obverse showcases a dignified bust of Washington in military uniform, surrounded by the inscription WASHINGTON PRESIDENT and dated 1791, a year deeply symbolic of the formative phase of the U.S. republic. These early tokens, originally struck in England, were never officially sanctioned but remain significant as expressions of American political identity and respect toward the nation?s inaugural president.The reverse is dominated by a heraldic eagle with a shield, clutching olive branches and arrows?clear symbols of peace and defense?encircled by the denomination ONE CENT. The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM on the ribbon emphasizes the unity of the new states. Though this piece is a modern restrike, it evokes the artistic and ideological ambitions of post-revolutionary America. For collectors of U.S. numismatics and early federal symbolism, this is a distinguished and visually striking addition that honors the legacy of both Washington and the coinage he inspired. Foto: