Washington Success Medal – 2 Troy Ounce – 39mm
A patriotic wish, a watchful eye, and a numismatic mystery.
The Washington Success Medal brings a distinctive historical design to 2 troy ounces of .999 fine silver. Washington’s portrait gives the obverse its focus, while the reverse opens into a radiating arrangement of an eye, stars, and a hopeful message: “SUCCESS TO THE UNITED STATES.”
The Story Behind the Success Medals
The historical Washington Success pieces carry neither a date nor a denomination. Collectors know them in two principal sizes and in varieties with plain or reeded edges. Their origins remain debated: some interpretations connect them with the 1790s, while others favor later nineteenth-century production or use as game counters.
The fifteen stars have encouraged an early date because they could represent the fifteen-state Union. That reading is a clue rather than proof. The surviving design offers a clear patriotic sentiment, even where the circumstances of its manufacture remain uncertain.
A Message in Portrait and Symbol
The contrast between the two sides is part of the appeal. A recognizable human portrait faces outward on the obverse; an abstract, radiating composition fills the reverse. The eye and surrounding rays draw attention toward the center, while the outer inscription turns the design into a wish for the nation’s future.
Design Details
- Obverse: Washington’s bust faces right, surrounded by his name.
- Reverse: An all-seeing eye with rays and fifteen stars, encircled by “SUCCESS TO THE UNITED STATES.”
Specifications
- Weight: 2 troy ounces
- Metal: .999 fine silver
- Diameter: 39mm
- Thickness: Approximately 6mm
- Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated
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