Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2524BLocation: BostonDate / Time: November 07, 2010 11:00AM
Description:
George Washington Presidency Relinquished Medal, Thomas Halliday, 1797 white metal, the obverse with "GEORGE WASHINGTON PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES" around a bust of Washington, marked "HALLIDAY" l.l. of bust, the reverse with "COMMISSION RESIGNED : PRESIDENCY RELINQUISHED" around a trophy of arms over an altar, dated "1797", plain edge, dia. 2 1/8 in.
Estimate $400-600