Silver Medal, Wawa, PA, 1776–1776. 1975.211.9

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1975.211.9

Physical Description

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 21
    • Diameter (in mm): 37

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Medal
  • Date: 1776

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1976
  • Material: Silver

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: SOUTH CAROLINA/ "THEY/ SUFFERED/ MORE,/ DARED MORE,/ ACHIEVED/ MORE..."/ Bancroft
    • Type: soldier holding flag, looks as if he is between steps

  • Reverse

    • Legend: SOUTH CAROLINA/ ANIMIS OPIBUSQUE PARATI/ MELIOREM LAPSA LOCAVIT/ 1776
    • Type: seal of South Carolina

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1975.211.9
  • Lot: 1975.211
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

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

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