Museum Collections
Luce Center
Centennial of American Independence "Fit Keystone" Medal
Object Number:
INV.3169
Date:
1876
Medium:
White metal
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 1/4 in. ( 3.2 cm )
Marks:
Inscription: reverse, at upper left: "I.F.W./DES."
Inscription: reverse, upper right: "G.H.L./FEC."
Description:
White metal struck medal with obverse showing undraped bust of Washington in circular panel surrounded by oak wreath on large keystone, crest of Washington arms above; initials in exergue: "GW"; dates on either side: "1732/1799." Reverse with arch and keystone with legend: "WASHINGTON/FIT KEYSTONE/WHICH SPANS/THE NATION'S CENTURY"; inscription: "IN THE/TRIUMPHAL/ARCH"; dates above on either side: "1776/1876."
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