Bronze Medal of Morgan, John Pierpont Sr., Paris. 0000.999.4393

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Obverse: ARTIFICVM·VICT ORIAE·FRVCTVI· POSTERITAT IS·REPORTANTVR - Façade of a building with four columns. In the center, a female figure representing Art descends a flight of stairs; in her right hand is a statuette, and in her left a laurel wreath. On either side are representations of Painting and Sculpture. Above, under the pediment, are the words ARTIFICVM·VICT ORIAE·FRVCTVI· POSTERITAT IS·REPORTANTVR ; immediately below, within wreaths, are AÑO / DOMI / NI and M / DCCCC; at lower right, signed E. FUCHS.
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Reverse: An uninscribed tablet; on either side is a standing figure: a draped female holding a palm branch, representing Fame, and a nude male with a sledge hammer and anvil, representing Industry.
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Physical Description

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 209.869
    • Length: 90
    • Length: 73

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 0000.999.4393
  • Lot: 0000.999
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

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  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) (images)
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