Gold Badge of Gaynor, William Jay, New York City, NY, 1911–1911. 0000.999.8262

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/0000.999.8262

Physical Description

  • Measurements

    • Diameter (in mm): 34

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Badge
  • Date: 1911

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1911
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: Gold
  • Material: Bronze
  • Shape: Round

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: (Incuse) THE CITY OF NEW YORK|HON. WILLIAM J. GAYNOR MAYOR.
    • Type: Bearded bust facing above city seal and flag below.
    • Portrait: Gaynor, William Jay

  • Reverse

    • Legend: SAFE/ AND/ SANE/ FOURTH OF JULY/ 1911. ATHLETIC/ CELEBRATION.
    • Type: Laurel sprig.

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 0000.999.8262
  • Lot: 0000.999
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

COMMITTEE pinback header, ribbon is a a US flag of 13 stars in rows. Annual event, medals exist portraying different mayors.

Rights

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