Copper Medal, United States, 1879–1879. 1949.65.40

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1949.65.40

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Diameter (in mm): 50
  • Countermark: Chas. W. Tarbox. For an Automatic Stram Railway Switch 1879

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Medal
  • Date: 1879

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1879
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: Copper

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE NEW YORK
    • Type: figure of Liberty std, with symbols of industry around, eagle

  • Reverse

    • Legend: THE MEDAL OF EXCELLENCE AWARDED TO
    • Type: wreath

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1949.65.40
  • Lot: 1949.65
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

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