Title |
Centennial Medal. |
Date |
1876 |
Physical Description |
Bronze ; 2 inches (diameter). |
Notes |
Inscription reads, “In Commemoration of the Hundredth Anniversary of American Independence Act of Congress 1874.” |
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The obverse depicts the "Genius of American Independence" with a sword in her right hand while her left hand is raised to
thirteen stars representing the orginal thirteen colonies. On the reverse is the "Genius of Liberty" bestowing laurel wreaths
to the “arts” and “sciences.”
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Gift of F. Lynwood Garrison, Esq. |
Subject |
Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.) |
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Medals. |
Genre |
Commemorative medal. |
Location |
OBJ 184 |
Accession number |
OBJ 184 |