Copper Medal of Dewey, Admiral George, United States, 1837–1917. 1962.154.3

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1962.154.3

Physical Description

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 10.54
    • Length: 56
    • Length: 40

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Medal
  • Date Range: 1837 - 1917
  • Material: Copper
  • Shape: Irregular

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Type: bust to left in six pointed star, within wreath. On star, "ADM'RL DEWEY / DID IT". On the pin bar, "MANILA FOR THE MAINE"
    • Portrait: Dewey, Admiral George

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1962.154.3
  • Lot: 1962.154
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

pin shaped like star with wreath

Rights

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