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Auction Name: 2025 October 24 - 25 Americana & Political Signature® Auction
Lot Number: 43001
Shortcut to Lot: HA.com/6324*43001
George Washington: Pater Patriae 1789 Inaugural Button. WI-19b, 25mm copper with original shank. It depicts a half-length bust of Washington in his military uniform, wearing a tri-corner hat, inscribed "General Washington Pater Patriae". This is the only button in the series that has a portrait of the "Father of Our Country" and thus qualifies as an "essential". Heritage sold two examples (the Frent specimen on two occasions and a second example from an old-time New England clothing button collection). This is the second and only other example our consignor owned. Accordingly, this is the fourth example we have handled.
Condition: Light wear, original shank present.
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