Bronze Medal of François-Joseph, Paul, France, 1722–1788. 1974.278.10

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1974.278.10

Physical Description

  • Measurements

    • Diameter (in mm): 72

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Medal
  • Date Range: 1722 - 1788

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1974
  • Material: Bronze

  • Authority

  • Geographic

    • Place of Cataloging Relevance: France

  • Obverse

    • Legend: FRANCOIS-JOSEPH COMTE DE GRASSE MARQUIS DE TILLY LIEUTENANT GENERAL DES ARMEES NAVALES
    • Type: bust, facing
    • Portrait: François-Joseph, Paul

  • Reverse

    • Legend: LA CHESAPEAKE COMBAT VICTORIEVX POUR L'INDEPENDENCE AMERICAINE
    • Type: scene from the battle of Chesapeake

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1974.278.10
  • Lot: 1974.278
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

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