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1789, George Washington Inaugural Button

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George Washington Inaugural Button "March The Fourth 1789" Eagle and Sun

1789, George Washington Inaugural Button, "March The Fourth 1789" Eagle and Sun, Albert WI-1A, Choice Extremely Fine.
Rarity-3; 34 mm; Yellow Brass. This is the pointed tail 9 variety, complete with its original shank on the back. There are some light scratches across the lower part of the eagle, otherwise this button is in excellent condition. A brass version of this button, in choice condition, sold in the Stack's January 21, 2003 sale for $9,500 (hammer price).



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