George Washington "Time Increases His Fame" Official U.S. Mint Bronze Medal

Item Description

Up for online auction is a beautiful, highly collectible piece of official American history: the George Washington "Time Increases His Fame" Bronze Medal. Struck by the United States Mint, this stunning medal was originally designed and engraved by William Kneass, the 3rd Chief Engraver of the US Mint, using a timeless portrait model adapted from Jean-Antoine Houdon's famous sculpture style.

The obverse side displays a majestic right-facing portrait profile of our nation's first president surrounded by the deep rim inscription: “GEORGE WASHINGTON PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES 1789”. The reverse features a beautifully detailed, tied laurel wreath enclosing the iconic four-line tribute statement: “TIME INCREASES HIS FAME”. This is the larger, highly sought-after 33.4mm/34mm variant cataloged universally as Baker-A91 (U.S. Mint Series Medal #601), making it an essential addition to any historical collection, exonumia set, or display of Washingtonia.

Issuer / Mint United States Mint (Official Historical Series)
Medal Subject George Washington (Presidential Tribute)
Original Engraver William Kneass (Chief Engraver 1824–1840)
Catalog References Baker-A91 / U.S. Mint Medal #601
Diameter 1.31 Inches (~33.4 mm)
Composition Solid Bronze

Condition Observations

Please review all accompanying high-resolution listing photos to make your own final determination regarding exact grade, eye appeal, and physical condition. Key visual takeaways from our assessment include:

  • As verified by digital calipers, this medal measures exactly 1.31 inches in diameter, confirming its status as the larger, historic Baker-A91 issue.
  • Obverse Side: Features clean, attractive fields with a beautiful golden-bronze patina. The high-relief hair details, facial contours, and rim lettering remain sharp and deeply defined with only minimal signs of gentle handling.
  • Reverse Side: The central 4-line text inscription and surrounding laurel wreath structure retain excellent clarity, contrast, and crisp definitions across the bronze surfaces.

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