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***Auction Highlight*** (1789) George Washington “Long Live the President” Campaign Button Graded VG

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:20.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 5,000.00 USD
***Auction Highlight*** (1789) George Washington “Long Live the President” Campaign Button Graded VG
***Auction Highlight*** (1789) George Washington “Long Live the President” Campaign Button Graded VG By SEGS. A memento from the very first Presidential inauguration in 1789, a George Washington coat button with George Washington’s initials, “GW” at center and “Long Live the President” encircling the rim. Measures 1.3125? in diameter. Missing shank on reverse, some rubbing to letters and tarnishing to metal. Very good condition. Highlighted in Albert's “Record of American Uniform and Historical Buttons” as well as DeWitt’s “A Century of Campaign Buttons 1789-1889” as an important example of American campaign buttons. This coat button has Washington's initials and the salute "Long Live the President” engraved in it, the phrase pronounced by Robert Livingston after he gave the oath of office to Washington on April 30, 1789 at Federal Hall in New York. A Corey's Pick, Bid to Win, Don't let it get Away, you might not find its equal Coin. I give this coin my highest recommendation