Copper Medal, United States, 1760–1760. 0000.999.22546

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Obverse: MONTREAL TAKEN MDCCLX/ SOC. PROMOTING ARTS/ AND COMMERCE. - Draped semi-nude female figure std. to r., behind her is fir tree and eagle perched on rock; to r. of her is shield of France, with club and tomahawk behind it.
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Reverse: THE CONQUEST OF CANADA COMPLEATED - Laureated nude male figure of St. Lawrence reclining to r., his l. arm resting on the prow of galley; in his r. hand he holds padle while dog-like beaver is climbing up his left knee. In background, standard bearing inscription AMHERST within laurel wreath surmounted by lion; in exergue is shield of France charged with fleurs-de-lis, surmounting tomahawk, bow and quiver.

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 27.39
    • Diameter (in mm): 40

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Medal
  • Date: 1760

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1760
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: Copper
  • Shape: Round

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 0000.999.22546
  • Lot: 0000.999
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

made from rusted dies

Rights

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