Silver Medal of Ames, Winthrop, United States, 1909–1909. 2009.33.1

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/2009.33.1

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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

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 147.647
    • Diameter (in mm): 88.5

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 2009.33.1
  • Lot: 2009.33
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

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

Description

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

Rights

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