Object Number 2017.0043.006

Object Name

Medal (Award or premium)

Category

Metals

Credit Line/Donor

American Textile History Museum

Creator (Role)

Edward Stabler (Engraver)

United States Mint (Maker)
1792
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.

Place of Origin

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

Date

1852 (1857-1880)

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Obverse; "STABLER" in relief

Materials

Bronze

Techniques

Struck

Dimensions (inches)

Dimensions (centimeters)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Julian, R. W. 1977 Medals of the United States Mint The First Century 1792-1892. 430.
• Similar published: p. 293.