1889 George Washington Inauguration Centennial Medal GW-1105 NGC MS 61 DPL

CVC & Collectables presents the George Washington Inauguration Centennial medal, cataloged GW-1105, struck for the grand 1889 celebrations of the 100th anniversary of Washington’s April 30, 1789 inauguration in New York City. Certified NGC MS 61 DPL, this example shows bold devices framed by deep prooflike reflectivity—premium eye appeal for the type.

Medal Highlights:

• Event / Issue: 1889 Washington Inauguration Centennial, New York
• Catalog: GW-1105 (Washingtonia series)
• Grade: NGC MS 61 DPL (Deep Prooflike)
• Metal: White metal (typical for GW-1105 varieties)
• Obverse: Portrait of George Washington with legend commemorating the centennial.
• Reverse: Inauguration-themed inscriptions noting April 30, 1789 and the New York celebration.
• Type: Late-19th-century U.S. Washingtonia / commemorative medal

Collectibility:

GW-1105 enjoys strong crossover interest among Washingtonia, So-Called Dollar/medal collectors, and U.S. history enthusiasts. DPL surfaces are especially prized; MS 61 DPL examples with crisp detail and reflective fields are far scarcer than the numerous lower-grade, matte pieces. Find more alike here!