Admission token (Medal)

Museum Object Number 1957.0092.001

Object Name

Admission token (Medal)

Category

Metals

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase

Creator (Role)

United States Mint

Creator Notes

The Mint was established by the U.S. Congress in 1792 with The Coinage Act. David Rittenhouse was appointed the first director by President George Washington and the Mint was erected in Philadelphia.

Date of Birth

1792

Place of Origin

Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

Date

1821 (1833-1833)

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; ;

Materials

Silver

Dimensions (inches)

1.25 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

3.18 (Diam)

Measurement Notes

Measurement of wood case: H: 1.5 cm.; Diameter: 4.0 cm.

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Quimby, Ian M. G. 1995 American Silver at Winterthur.
• Published: p. 379, no. 374