Expert: PAPAJACK - 12/12/2008

Question
1789 Goerge Washington Coin
Writing on coin is 1789 first president USA 1797
Side pic of Goerge Washington with hair in pony tail.

Any chance you can tell me it's value?
Thank you.

Answer
Hello Joe,                         

I need to know how large the piece is.
What metal it is made from?  (Copper, Silver, Gold?)
Are there any other mottos or dates on the piece?  
What is on the back?
There are a lot of Washington Pieces out there but only one or two are coins.  Some are more valuable than others.

This is not a coin if in fact it has no denomination and country of origin on it as well as an eagle on the reverse it cannot be a coin.

This collectable is a medal usually listed under the heading WASHINGTONIA in web searches. There are more Washington medals than most other subjects. Presidential medal to Funeral Medals and many made after his death as well.

I look forward to hearing from you with more information.
Please make your question private.

Thank You and Good Luck

PapaJack