Copper Medal of Ripley, Brig. Gen. Eleazer Wheelock, United States, 1782–1839. 1967.225.545

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1967.225.545

Physical Description

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 138.32
    • Diameter (in mm): 65

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Medal
  • Date Range: 1782 - 1839

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1814
  • Material: Copper

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

  • Reverse

    • Legend: RESOLUTION OF CONGRESS NOVEMBER 3. 1814.|BATTLES OF / CHIPPEWA.JULY 5.1814. / NIAGARA JULY 25, 1814 / ERIE.SEP.17.1814.
    • Type: a winged Victory, standing, holds in r. hand a trumpet and crown of laurel, l. hand extended towards a palm tree.

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1967.225.545
  • 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