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Need help identifying; Martha Washington Medal

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I was recently given this beautiful Martha Washington High Relief Medal by the ANA. No matter where I look, I can’t find any info on it. Might someone here know anything about it; designer, mint facility, total mintage, year, metal composition, value, etc?
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i looked and all the ones i found had a date on it---without a date imo it is just a token---
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Maybe someone from there historical dept might know. I once contacted a famous button company for an old button I found metal detecting and the guy knew the date and where was made, lol . Good luck !
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Outstanding Images..... :trophy: :trophy:

I have to agree, no date = token

I wouldn't know where to look for information on this, try asking the ANA
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Maybe try ebay.
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Very nice looking token!
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Daniel wrote: ↑Thu Sep 10, 2020 8:58 pmMaybe try ebay.
I’ve tried numerous searches with different word arrangements and there’s nothing close to it on eBay. My search continues...
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Earle42 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 11, 2020 12:15 pm Very nice looking token!
Thanks! Just wish I had some info on it...
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Is it signed somewhere or some papers ? Looks brassy to me . I wonder if it might be Antique !! Try historical Society. They are sometimes volunteers and eager to help .
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Her is a token specific forum link:
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From experience I can say these guys are good.
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Have you looked for any inscription/writing around the outer edge of the token?
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YEA, LOOK THERE , SMALL PRINT ? i'M STUMPED ? ASK ANA ?
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SensibleSal66 wrote: ↑Sat Sep 12, 2020 12:53 am Is it signed somewhere or some papers ? Looks brassy to me . I wonder if it might be Antique !! Try historical Society. They are sometimes volunteers and eager to help .
No papers or COA with it, but thanks for the advice!
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Earle42 wrote: ↑Sat Sep 12, 2020 2:02 pm Her is a token specific forum link:
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From experience I can say these guys are good.
I’ll definitely try there, thank you!
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Paul wrote: ↑Sat Sep 12, 2020 2:13 pm Have you looked for any inscription/writing around the outer edge of the token?
I’ve looked everywhere on the medal/token, even under magnification. There are no other markings besides the design itself
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SensibleSal66 wrote: ↑Sun Sep 13, 2020 7:39 am YEA, LOOK THERE , SMALL PRINT ? i'M STUMPED ? ASK ANA ?
Nothing on the medal/token except the design itself. I’m trying to find info on it myself but at this point, I think I just might have to ask ANA about it
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