Bronze Medal of Adams, Samuel, Paris, 1776–1776. 1981.42.3

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1981.42.3

Physical Description

  • Measurements

    • Diameter (in mm): 90

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Medal
  • Date: 1776

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1976
  • Material: Bronze
  • Symbol: W.Schiffer(script)

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: BICENTENAIRE DE L'INDEPENDANCE|DES ETATS UNIS D'AMERIQUE|4 JUILLET 1776|Sam|Adams|76
    • Type: bust of Adams,f., with Bicentennial Flag superimposed, mounted soldiers below
    • Portrait: Adams, Samuel

  • Reverse

    • Type: cluttered field contains map of US, NYC skyline, Capitol Dome, and various symbolic images

  • Edge

    • Description: BR 1976 No147/500

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1981.42.3
  • Lot: 1981.42
  • 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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