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MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:2.000in
Creator:
Unknown
Abstract:  

Obverse: Uncle Sam and Miss Columbia dancing in the center of a red- and blue-rimmed circle. A mask, harp, and oak branches are at left, and a sword and tall grass tied with a bow are at right. "UNCLE SAM AND MISS COLUMBIA GREET YOU" around perimeter. Reverse: "Souvenir" in center with American flag draped like a curtain at top right.
Call #:  
2009.74



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Creator:
unknown
Dates:
1969
Abstract:  

Awarded to Dr. John A. Wheeler by the Franklin Institute in 1969. Obverse: profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin with "FRANKLIN MEDAL" around perimeter. "Founded in MCMXIV by Samuel Insull" at bottom. Reverse: "AWARDED BY THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE TO JOHN ARCHIBALD WHEELER 1969 FOR SIGNAL + EMINENT SERVICE IN SCIENCE"; branch with leaves and berries throughout text.
Call #:  
2010.2



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:Dia:1.563in
Creator:
Key
Dates:
19th c.
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of Elisha Kent Kane; "DR. E.K. KANE" along perimeter, and "KEY" below portrait. Reverse: not worked; mirror imprint of obverse visible.
Call #:  
M-K13



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:H:2.875in W:2.000in D:0.125in
Creator:
Rousseau, Victor
Dates:
1922
Abstract:  

Obverse: profile portrait of Albert I, King of Belgium, and laurel branch; "ALBERTO I REGNANTE / ACADEMIA SCIENT. LITT. ET ART. / BELGICA CENTESIMUM QUINQUACESIMUM / NATALEM SUUM CELEBRAT ANNO MCMXXII" under profile. Reverse: classical figures with various offerings at bottom of and ascending stairs to structure; sun rises in background; "PROSIT PATRIAE LABOR PROSIT ET HUMANO GENERI" at top left. Signed "Victor Rousseu" at bottom left, on border. "J. Fonson" stamped on bottom edge.
Call #:  
M-Al1-1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:2.500in
Creator:
Flanagan, John
Dates:
1898
Abstract:  

Obverse: profile portrait of Daniel Garrison Brinton; name at top and "M.D.C. / XCV" on left, "C.C. / III." on right (1898); also on left is maker's mark and "PARIS / JOHN FLANAGAN" Reverse: crest with axes at top left, cross at top right, Asian coin at bottom left, and sphinx at bottom right; owl tops crest; "The . Numismatic . AND ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY OF Philadelphia" around perimeter and "VESTICIA RERUM SEQUI" on left, "M.D.C.C.C.LVIII" on right.
Call #:  
M-B771



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.063in Dia:1.750in
Creator:
Wright, C. C.
Dates:
1826
Abstract:  

Obverse: Poseidon and centaur; "Union of Erie with the Atlantic" at top. Reverse: crest, city with river, and eagle on half-world; banner in background marked "Excelsior"; "Erie Canal Comm. 4 July 1817 Comp. 26 Oct 1825" around top perimeter and "C.C. Wright. SC / 1826 / Present'd by the City of N. York" under images.
Call #:  
M-Er4-1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:1.250in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1883
Abstract:  

Obverse: crest decorated with cross and "1869"; "RABONI" and "ALL HAIL" on either side. "Mary Commandery No. 36 Knights Templar, Philadelphia, Penna" around perimeter. Reverse: stylized wreath of half thorns, half roses; "Pilgrimage to San Francisco California August 21, 1883" at center.
Call #:  
M-F875-2



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.250in Dia:2.250in
Creator:
Gatteaux, Nicholas Marie
Dates:
1777
Abstract:  

Obverse: profile portrait of Horatio Gates; "Comitia Americana" under profile and "Horatio Gates Duci Strenuo" around perimeter. "N. Gatteaux" below portrait. Reverse: scene of Sir John Burgoyne surrendering to Horatio Gates at the Battle of Saratoga; "Salus Regionum Septentrional" around top perimeter and "Gatteaux F." under image. "Hoste AD SARATOGAM IN DEDITION . ACCEPTO/ Die XVII. Oct. MDCCLXXVII" at bottom.
Call #:  
M-G22-1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.250in Dia:2.750in
Creator:
Brehmer
Dates:
after 1855
Abstract:  

Obverse: profile portrait of Carl Friedrich Gauss; "Carolvs Fridericvs Gavss NAT. MDCCLXXVII APR. XXX OB. MDCCCLV FEB. XXIII" around perimeter. "Brehmer F." under portrait. Reverse: ivy wreath; "Georgivs V Rex Hannoverae Mathematicorvm Principi" in center and "ACADEMIAE SVAE GEORGIAE AVGVSTAE DECORI AETERNO" around perimeter.
Call #:  
M-G23-1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.250in Dia:2.750in
Creator:
Brehmer
Dates:
after 1855
Abstract:  

Obverse: profile portrait of Carl Friedrich Gauss; "Carolvs Fridericvs Gavss NAT. MDCCLXXVII APR. XXX OB. MDCCCLV FEB. XXIII" around perimeter. "Brehmer F." under portrait. Reverse: ivy wreath; "Georgivs V Rex Hannoverae Mathematicorvm Principi" in center and "ACADEMIAE SVAE GEORGIAE AVGVSTAE DECORI AETERNO" around perimeter.
Call #:  
M-G23-2



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.063in Dia:2.250in
Creator:
Dupré, Augustin
Dates:
1781
Abstract:  

Obverse: classical winged Victory holding crown of laurel in right hand, palm branch in left; one foot is resting on a tropy of arms and flags of conquered enemies; "SALUS REGIONUM AUSTRALIUM" around top perimeter and "HOSTIBUS AD EUTAW DEBELLATIS DIE VIII SEPT MDCCLXXXI" under images. Reverse: not worked; remnants of paper indicate that it was once attached to card. Reverse of M-G83-2.
Call #:  
M-G83-1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:2.250in
Creator:
Dupré, Augustin
Dates:
1781
Abstract:  

Obverse: profile portrait of Nathaniel Greene; "NATHANIELI GREEN EGREGIO DUCI COMITIA AMERICANA" around perimeter. Reverse: not worked; remnants of paper indicate that it was once attached to card. Reverse of M-G83-1.
Call #:  
M-G83-2



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:H:3.250in W:1.750in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
20th c.
Abstract:  

Straight pin is attached to red ribbon, which is attached to medal. Medal is shaped like cross with each arm bifurcated; fleurs de lis in between each arm. Obverse: oval piece in center of cross is decorated with green wreath and blue perimeter; writing around perimeter is unintelligible. Reverse: oval piece is decorated with male figure wearing robe and blue perimeter; writing around perimeter is unintelligible.
Call #:  
M-H32-2



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:H:4.000in W:1.750in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
20th c.
Abstract:  

Straight pin is attached to red ribbon, which is attached to medal. Medal is shaped like cross with each arm bifurcated; fleurs de lis in between each arm. Obverse: oval piece is decorated with male figure. Reverse: oval piece in center of cross is decorated with wreath.
Call #:  
M-H32-3



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:2.000in
Creator:
Dubois, E.
Abstract:  

Obverse: profile portrait of Hippocrates and ascelpius/caduceus; "Hippocrate" on right, around perimeter and "E. Dubois" on left, around perimeter. Reverse: stylized laurel/olive wreath. Center blank.
Call #:  
M-H615



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.188in Dia:2.000in
Creator:
Kuchler, Conrad Heinrich
Dates:
ca. 1794
Abstract:  

Obverse: profile portrait of Richard Howe; "RIC . COMES HOWE THALASSIARCHA BRITAN" around perimeter and "PATRIAE DECUS ET TUTAMEN" at bottom. "C. H. K." under profile. Reverse: sea battle scene with two ships, representing the "Glorious First of June" British victory over French navy; "NON SORTE SED VIRTUTE" at top; "Gallor . Classis PROFLIG DIE I JUNII MDCCXCIV" at bottom; "C. H. KUCHLER" below image.
Call #:  
M-H832



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.063in Dia:1.500in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
ca. 1791
Abstract:  

Obverse: portrait of Selina, Countess of Huntingdon; "SELINA COUNS. DOWR. OF HUNTINGDON" around perimeter. Reverse: two palm fronds; "I KNOW THAT MY REDEEMER LIVETH" and "OBT 17 June 1791 84."
Call #:  
M-H92



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:1.500in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1896
Abstract:  

Obverse: profile portrait of Edward Jenner between "1796" and "1896"; "VACCINATION MAY 14th" at top and "JENNER" at bottom. Reverse: asclepius/caduceus; "Medical Society of the County of Kings" around perimeter.
Call #:  
M-J44-1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:Dia:2.250in
Creator:
Dupré, Augustin
Dates:
1788 - 1833
Abstract:  

Reverse: Naval battle scene with three ships. Inscription: "HOSTIVM NAVIBVS CAPTIS AVTFVGATIS" rendered in relief block letters around top half of the medallion’s perimeter; "AD ORAM SCOTIAE XXIII. SEPT. / M.DCCLXXVIIII. / DUPRÉ. F." rendered in relief block letters within a half circle beneath battle scene. Obverse: not worked; remnants of paper indicate that it was once attached to card; obv. is M-J73-3.
Call #:  
M-J73-2



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:Dia:2.500in
Creator:
Dupré, Augustin
Dates:
1788 - 1833
Abstract:  

Medal is shaped like octagon. Obverse: Bas relief, profile portrait bust of John Paul Jones. Inscription: "JOANNI PAVLO JONES / CLASSIS PRAEFECTO / COMITIA AMERICANA" rendered in relief block letters around perimeter. Reverse: not worked; rev. is M-J73-2
Call #:  
M-J73-3



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