Collection Highlights
William Walton (1706-1768)
ca. 1750
1902.3
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
American Numismatic Society "Washington Statue in Wall Street" Medal
Title
American Numismatic Society "Washington Statue in Wall Street" Medal
Date
1883
Medium
Bronze; carboard, paper, cloth
Dimensions
case: 5 x 4 1/4 x 7/16 in. ( 12.7 x 10.8 x 1.1 cm )
diameter: 2 5/16 in. ( 5.8 cm )
Description
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing Washington statue on pedestal, emitting rays of light, surrounded by thirteen stars and dated: "1783 - 1883." Reverse bears three roundels at center bearing symbols of the City of New York with inscription above and below, all surrounded by stars: "TO COMMEMORATE/CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY/OF THE EVACUATION OF NEW YORK/BY THE BRITISH/AND THE ERECTION/BY THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK OF THE/WASHINGTON STATUE/IN/WALL STREET." Rectangular black cloth-bound book-like fitted case.
Object Number
INV.2903ab
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