Admission token (Medal)

Museum Object Number 2012.0032.001

Object Name

Admission token (Medal)

Category

Metals

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce C. Perkins

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

1821 (1829-1845)

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; Obverse; "CHARLES WILLSON PEALE FOUNDER / 1784" in low relief
2. Inscription; Reverse; "ADMIT / THE / BEARER" and "PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM / INCORPORATED 1821" in low relief

Materials

Copper

Techniques

Die-stamped

Dimensions (inches)

0.125 (H) , 1.25 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

0.318 (H) , 3.175 (Diam)

Object Description

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