Silver Medal, Philadelphia, PA, 1895–1895. 1950.136.20

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1950.136.20

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Obverse: LIFE SAVING BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK; in ex., INC.D. 29TH MARCH/1849; on exergal line, G. H. LOVETT - Three-masted ship on waves, lifeboat with four men between ship and beach in foreground; on l. of beach, small house marked RELIEF; to r. of house, two men firing a mortar, shooting a lifeline toward the ship.
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Reverse: VITA FELICIBUS AUSIS SERVATA; insc. in script, "Presented to/ Frans Jhon. Stromberg/ in recognition of his/ meritorious service in/ going in the life boat/ which rescued the crew/ of the sinking barge/ Charles R. Christy/ in Haverstraw Bay/ during a violent storm March 28./ 1895. - Laurel wreath.

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 49.088
    • Diameter (in mm): 51

Typological Description

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1950.136.20
  • Lot: 1950.136
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

holed

Rights

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

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