MUSEUM OBJECT
Title:
Medal, Commemorative
Description:
Dimension:D:0.188in Dia:1.750in
Creator:
Barber, William
Dates:
1871
Abstract:
Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of David Rittenhouse; "DAVID RITTENHOUSE 1ST DIRECTR U.S. MINT 1792-1795," around perimter; "BARBER" below portrait.
Reverse: "'HE / BELONGED / TO THE / WHOLE HUMAN / RACE' / BORN 1732 / DIED 1796 / MEDAL SERIES OF THE / U.S. MINT / J. POLLOCK 1871 DIRECTOR."
Call #:
M-R51-1
Subjects: