Copper Medal of Perry, Oliver Hazard, United States, 1785–1819. 1967.225.536

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1967.225.536

Physical Description

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 131.09
    • Diameter (in mm): 65

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Medal
  • Date Range: 1785 - 1819

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1813
  • Material: Copper

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: PERRY. PRINCEPS STAGNO ERIENSE CLASSIM TOTAM CONTUDIT.
    • Type: bust to right; no artists name
    • Portrait: Perry, Oliver Hazard

  • Reverse

    • Legend: VIAM INVENIT VIRTUS AUT FACIT|INTER CLASS. AMERI. / ET BRIT. DIE X. SEP. / MDCCCXIII.
    • Type: fleet of ships

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1967.225.536
  • Lot: 1967.225
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

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