White metal Medal, United States, 1909. 2009.33.1

Obverse: THE/ WORLD/ A/ STAGE/ THE/ STAGE/ A/ WORLD - Rear view of a nude female figure holding the masks of Comedy and Tragedy.
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Reverse: THE/ NEW THEATRE/ in exergue: PRESENTED BY THE FOUNDERS TO/ WINTHROP AMES/ NOVEMBER/ 1909 - Theatrical scene of large stage with ornate curtains to either side.
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Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1909

  • Measurements

    • Weight: 147.647
    • Diameter: 88.5

Typological Description

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 2009.33.1
  • Department: Medal
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Previous Collection: Presidential Coin and Antique Exonumia Auction; Public Auction Sale: June 13, 2009

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Notes

  • Plated white metal. Theater closed down after only two seasons. This medal was presumably part of the Theater's first anniversary celebration.