White Metal Medal, 1876–1876. 0000.999.17211

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/0000.999.17211

Physical Description

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 17
    • Diameter (in mm): 34

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Medal
  • Date: 1876

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1876
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: White Metal
  • Symbol: LOVETT

  • Authority

  • Obverse

    • Legend: THE CENTENNIAL YEAR OF OUR NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE 1876
    • Type: naked bust of George Washington, r. surrounded by 34 stars in circle

  • Reverse

    • Legend: BATTLE OF LAKE CHAMPLAIN NEW YORK|OCTOBER 11 & 12 1776|5
    • Type: wreath of oak leaves with inscription in circle|date surrounded by beaded circle and rays

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 0000.999.17211
  • Lot: 0000.999
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

thicker than AR variety

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States