Bronze Medal of Jefferson, Thomas, New York City, NY, 1776–1776. 1988.124.72

Physical Description

• Measurements

  • Diameter (in mm): 71
• Countermark: 74 ISSUE 1966|SOC. OF MED.

Typological Description

• Object Type: Medal
• Date: 1776
• Material: Bronze
• Symbol: RALPH.J.MENCONI

• Authority

  • Artist: Menconi, Ralph J.
  • Issuer: Society of Medalists
  • Maker: Medallic Art Company

• Geographic

  • Place of Cataloging Relevance: United States
  • Place of Production: New York City (N.Y.)

• Obverse

  • Legend: (first sentence of 2nd par. of Declaration od Independence, written in three concentric semi-circles around outer edge)
  • Type: bust of Jefferson,l.
  • Portrait: Jefferson, Thomas

• Reverse

  • Legend: THE UNANIMOUS DECLARATION OF THE THIRTEEN UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
  • Type: Liberty stands amid images from colonial American history

References

• Reference: Noble.223ff.

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1988.124.72
• Lot: 1988.124
• Department: Medals and Decorations
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

Rights

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