Collection Highlights
Napoleon's Authorization for the Sale of the Louisiana Territory
Date:
April 24, 1803
Object Number:
MSS.Y1803
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Stack's Advertising Medal
Object Number:
INV.3199
Date:
1939
Medium:
Aluminum
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 1/8 in. ( 2.9 cm )
Description:
Aluminum struck medal with obverse showing nude bust of George Washington facing right with surrounding legend: "1789 1st PRESIDENT, U.S.A. 1797/GEORGE WASHINGTON." Reverse is inscribed: "VISIT THE/WORLDS FAIR/NEW YORK 1939/Stacks/Dealers in Coins/32 W. 46th ST/NEW YORK.N.Y."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
