2007-11-30 13:51:29 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Well, I can tell you that it isn't an actual coin, for the legislation to make the nations first coins wasn't passed until 1793. Also, a president wasn't featured on money until 1909, with Abraham Lincoln on the penny. However, this is probably some form of commemorative piece or medallion, since 1789 marks Washington's first presidential year.
Is http://cgi.ebay.com/1789-George-Washington-Brooklyn-Bridge-Coin-Medallion_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ3454QQihZ001QQitemZ110192580632QQrdZ1 what you have? If so, I think you have some sort of commemorative medallion.
If so, you can visit the e-bay sites to see how much they are selling for. Otherwise, i would take it to someone who knows something about historic medallions.
2007-11-30 15:59:01 · answer #1 · answered by ningerbil2000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Worthless, The White House didn't exist in 1789. The first President to occupy it was Thomas Jefferson.
2007-11-30 16:28:00 · answer #2 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, considering the White House wasn't completed until the early 1800s (after Washington died) and Washington DC was a swamp in 1789, I'd say you've got a very inexpensive hunk of metal on your hands.
2007-11-30 16:20:42 · answer #3 · answered by jimbob 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's obviously not from 1789, but it could be a commemorative coin. Take it to a coin collector, they'll tell you for free if it's worth anything or whether it's a fake or something.
2007-11-30 15:28:20 · answer #4 · answered by ♥ kirichiri ♥ 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I doubt George Washington's picture would be on a coin of that date. Also the white house wasn't even built at that time. My guess is it is a forgery or a toy coin and not a real coin.
2007-11-30 14:35:40 · answer #5 · answered by old-bald-one 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I suspect not. The White House was not built until after 1800. The only possibility of value was that it was minted early in the 19th century rather than in modern times.
2007-11-30 14:06:23 · answer #6 · answered by steve_geo1 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First of keep it sealed in a bag now and look up on the internet rare coins. Put in a safe or safety deposit box.
2007-11-30 13:55:30 · answer #7 · answered by Patrick V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-30 07:39:23 · answer #8 · answered by andrano 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋