Bronze Medal of Sibelius, Jean, Finland, 1923–1923. 1924.123.1

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1924.123.1

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Obverse: JEAN SIBELIUS - Bust of Sibelius l., wearing clerical-style collar and coat showing large, straight lapels.
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Reverse: On raised ex., ANNO./DOM.; on r., reading outward, MCMXXIII - Nude male kneeling l., turned facing away, and with legs truncated just below the knees, playing a klarge, stylized ancient cythara of 11 strings, into which the left hand disappears; the figure kneels over the exergal line, on which the cythara rests, and from behind which a segment of a radiant sun appears.

Physical Description

  • Measurements

    • Diameter (in mm): 90

  • Conservation State

    • Description: Excellent original-issue brown finish

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1924.123.1
  • Lot: 1924.123
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

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