Collection Highlights
Ledger, 1678-1684
Date:
1678-1684
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Clopper.Ledger.1678
Medium:
Pen and ink on paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Large Military Bust Coin
Object Number:
INV.3177
Date:
1820
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 1/8 in. ( 2.8 cm )
Marks:
Inscription: reverse, below exergual line, at left: "T.W.I."
Inscription: reverse, below exergual line, at right: "E. S"
Description:
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing uniformed bust of George Washington, facing left, crowned with laurel wreath; legend: "WASHINGTON & INDEPENDENCE/1783." Reverse shows seated allegorical female figure of Liberty with laurel branch and Phrygian cap; legend above: "UNITED STATES."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
