Bronze Medal of Adams, John, Paris, 1776–1776. 1981.42.4

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1981.42.4

Physical Description

  • Measurements

    • Diameter (in mm): 90

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Medal
  • Date: 1776

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1976
  • Material: Bronze
  • Symbol: D.PONCE

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: INDEPENDANCE.DES.TREIZE.ETATS.AMERICAINS.|In the Name|of the most|Holy and undivided|Trinity|JOHN ADAMS|B.FRANKLIN|JOHN JAY
    • Type: busts of Jay,3/4 r., Franklin,f., and Adams,3/4 l.
    • Portrait: Adams, John

  • Reverse

    • Legend: TRAITE*SIGNE*A*PARIS*LE*3*SEPTEMBRE*1783
    • Type: various heraldry;portion of Treaty of Peace inscribed over surface

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1981.42.4
  • 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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