Copper Medal of Dewey, Admiral George, United States, 1837–1917. 1950.161.4

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1950.161.4

Physical Description

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 6.47
    • Length: 38
    • Length: 33

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Medal
  • Date Range: 1837 - 1917

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1899
  • Material: Copper
  • Shape: Irregular

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: NEW YORK WELCOMES DEWEY (on pin bar)
    • Type: bust to right, within wreath, suspended directly from pin bar
    • Portrait: Dewey, Admiral George

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1950.161.4
  • Lot: 1950.161
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

medal in shape of bust surrounded by wreath, above inscription

Rights

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