Collection Highlights
Totius Neobelgii Nova Et Accuratissima Tabula
Date:
After 1674
Object Number:
LIB.NS4.M31.1.28
Medium:
Engraving, hand colored
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Chester A. Arthur Presidential Medal
Object Number:
1966.146
Date:
1883
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 3 1/16 in. ( 7.7 cm )
Marks:
Inscription: obverse, below bust truncation: "C.E. BARBER F."
Description:
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing nude bust of Chester Arthur facing right with legend: "CHESTER A. ARTHUR." Reverse contains inscription at center surrounded by open laurel wreath: "INAUGURATED/SEPTEMBER 20/1881"; legend within line border: "PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
