Medal and case

Museum Object Number 2003.0040 A, B

Object Name

Medal and case

Category

Metals

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Charles L. Venable in memory of his grandmother Bonnie E. Venable

Creator (Role)

United States Mint (Maker)

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

1890

Subjects

Armorial device

Materials

Copper; Leather; Velvet

Techniques

Stamped

Dimensions (inches)

0.197 (D) , 1.969 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

0.5 (D) , 5 (Diam)

Object Description

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