Medal of Stark, John, United States, 1728–1822. 0000.999.38392

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/0000.999.38392

Physical Description

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 23.38
    • Diameter (in mm): 40

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Medal
  • Date Range: 1728 - 1822

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1878
  • Manufacture: Struck

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: MAJ. GEN'L JOHN STARK, U.S.A. BORN AUG. 28, 1728 DIED MAY 8, 1822 / LOVETT.GEC.AGED 93 YEARS, 8 MOS. 24 DAYS HERRICK.DEL
    • Type: bust to left
    • Portrait: Stark, John

  • Reverse

    • Legend: TO COMMEMORATE THE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF THE BATTLE OF BENNINGTON 1878 ISSUED BY THE VT. NUMISMATIC SOCIETY AT BENNINGTON, VT AUG. 16 1877
    • Type: three shields of VT, NH, MASS.

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 0000.999.38392
  • Lot: 0000.999
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

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