George Washington – Pray for Peace
A quiet moment carries the message of Mint Club #7. George Washington kneels in prayer beside his horse, offering a contemplative view of a figure more often shown commanding an army or presiding over a new nation. Struck in 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver, this 39mm round has a limited mintage of 500.
A Familiar Image in American Memory
The kneeling Washington belongs to a long artistic tradition associated with the story of prayer at Valley Forge. That story was popularized by Mason Locke “Parson” Weems and became a recurring subject in American painting and illustration. It should be understood as a celebrated tradition rather than a securely documented eyewitness scene.
The Museum of the American Revolution has explored how this image developed and why it endured. Its appeal lies in the contrast between public responsibility and private reflection: a commander setting aside the demands of leadership for a moment of humility. The round’s title, Pray for Peace, gives that familiar image a direct and enduring theme.
Design Details
The obverse shows Washington kneeling beside his horse. The composition shifts attention from military action to contemplation, allowing the posture of the central figure to carry the message. It is a design that rewards a slower look, particularly within a collection of historical portraits and patriotic subjects.
The reverse features a spread-winged eagle with a crown above, holding a flowing ribbon in its talons against a circular diamond-patterned background. LIMITED MINTAGE™ and MINT CLUB™ identify the series, while the 500-piece mintage is stated within the design. The outer rounded dentil border carries TOTAL MINTAGE 500 above and the silver hallmark below.
The linked certificate of authenticity provides an additional reference for this numbered Mint Club issue. Together, the contemplative obverse and detailed series reverse give the round a distinct place within the collection.
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Specifications
- Weight: 1 troy ounce
- Purity: .999 fine silver
- Diameter: 39mm
- Thickness: 3.10mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated
- Mint Club issue: #7
- Limited mintage: 500
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