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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: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:  
Pin
Description:  
Dimension:Dia:1.000in
Creator:
The Robbins Co.
Dates:
1929
Abstract:  

Obverse: laurel wreath encircles "XIII International Physiological Congress" with raised rectangle at center bearing "363" in black. Reverse: "Boston 1929" and "The Robbins Co. Attleboro Mass."
Call #:  
M-In8-1



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:D:0.188in Dia:1.625in
Creator:
Petit
Dates:
1822
Abstract:  

Obverse: profile portrait of Jean-Francois de la Harpe; "J. Francois de La Harpe" around perimeter and "Petit F." under profile. Reverse: "NE / A PARIS / EN M.DCC.XL. / MORT / EN M.DCCC.III." and "GALERIE METALLIQUE / DES GRANDS HOMMES FRANCAIS. / 1822."
Call #:  
M-L136



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.063in Dia:1.750in
Creator:
Wright, Joseph
Dates:
ca. 1779
Abstract:  

Obverse: profile portrait of Henry Lee; "Henrico Lee Lecionis Equit Praefecto - Comitia Americana" around perimeter. "J Wright" under portrait. Reverse: not worked.
Call #:  
M-L51



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:2.063in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
ca. 1846
Abstract:  

Obverse: profile portrait of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz; "GODOFR. WILH. L.B. DE LEIBNIZ NATVS D. XXI.IVN.I.IVL. MDCXXXXVI" around perimeter. Reverse: classical female figure holding laurel wreath over pedestal; eagle holding banner at top right, also over pedestal; "ACADEMIA REGIA BORVSS. SCIENT. PRIMO PRAESIDI SVO" around perimeter and "MDCCCXXXXVI / D.I.IVL." under images.
Call #:  
M-L53-1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:2.063in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
ca. 1846
Abstract:  

Obverse: profile portrait of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz; "GODOFR. WILH. L.B. DE LEIBNIZ NATVS D. XXI.IVN.I.IVL. MDCXXXXVI" around perimeter. Reverse: classical female figure holding laurel wreath over pedestal; eagle holding banner at top right, also over pedestal; "ACADEMIA REGIA BORVSS. SCIENT. PRIMO PRAESIDI SVO" around perimeter and "MDCCCXXXXVI / D.I.IVL." under images.
Call #:  
M-L53-2



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.188in Dia:2.563in
Creator:
Lindberg, Erik
Dates:
1907
Abstract:  

Obverse: Carolus Linnaeus sitting in landscape; "E. TENEBRIS . TANTIS . TAM . CLARUM . EXTOLLERE . LUMEN . QUI . PRIMUS . POTUIT" around image and "ERIK LINDBERG" at bottom. Reverse: bas-relief profile portrait of Linnaeus and flora, fauna, and star flanked by three crowns; "CAROLUS . LINNAEUS . NAT . MDCCVII . OB . MDCCLXXVIII" around profile and "MEMORIAM . BISAECULAREM / PIE . CELEBRANS / RACAD . SCIENT . SUEC . MCMVII."
Call #:  
M-L65-1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.375in Dia:1.938in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
ca. 1783
Abstract:  

Obverse: two balloons; "AUDACIA FELIX" at top and "AERA PERMEARUNT XXI. NOV. / L.F. DARLANDES ET F. PILATRE / I. DEC. J.A. C. CHARLES / ET M.N. ROBERT / ANNO MDCCLXXXIII" under image Reverse: 32 stars encircle "PATEFACTO / PER AERA ITINERE / A JOSEPHO ET STEPHANO / MONTGOLFIER / V. JUNII MDCCLXXXIII. / REI MEMORIAM / POSTERITATI TRADI JUSSIT / LUDOVICUS XVI. / ANNO MDCCLXXXIV." One of two identical medals.
Call #:  
M-M76-2



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.375in Dia:1.938in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
ca. 1783
Abstract:  

Obverse: two balloons; "AUDACIA FELIX" at top and "AERA PERMEARUNT XXI. NOV. / L.F. DARLANDES ET F. PILATRE / I. DEC. J.A. C. CHARLES / ET M.N. ROBERT / ANNO MDCCLXXXIII" under image. Reverse: 32 stars encircle "PATEFACTO / PER AERA ITINERE / A JOSEPHO ET STEPHANO / MONTGOLFIER / V. JUNII MDCCLXXXIII. / REI MEMORIAM / POSTERITATI TRADI JUSSIT / LUDOVICUS XVI. / ANNO MDCCLXXXIV." One of two identical medals.
Call #:  
M-M76-3



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:2.500in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1943
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of John J. Carty; "NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES" around perimeter. Reverse: "THE JOHN J. CARTY MEDAL FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE" and raised rectangle bearing "EDWIN G. CONKLIN 1943."
Call #:  
M-N21-1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medallion
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.250in Dia:2.500in
Creator:
Mitchell, Henry
Dates:
ca. 1877
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of George Peabody; "GEORGE PEOBODY BORN 18 FEB. 1795 - DIED 4 NOV. 1869," around perimeter and "HENRY MITCHELL SC." below portrait. Reverse: "EDUCATION - A DEBT DUE FROM PRESENT TO FUTURE GENERATIONS" around outer perimeter. "THE TRUSTEES OF THE PEABODY EDUCATION FUND" around inner perimeter. Center blank.
Call #:  
M-P316



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.188in Dia:2.313in
Creator:
Du Vivier
Dates:
18th c.
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of Peter the Great; "PETRUS ALEXIEWITZ TZAR MAG. RUSS. IMP" along perimeter. "Du Vivier F" under portrait. Reverse: winged female figure blowing trumpet, holding another; sun and landscape are in background; "VIRES ACQUIRIT EUNDO" at top; "LUTET. PARISI. / M.D.CC.XVII" at bottom.
Call #:  
M-P44-1



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:2.250in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1876
Abstract:  

Obverse: bas-relief of Independence Hall; "PROCLAIM LIBERTY THROUGHOUT THE LAND AND UNTO ALL THE PEOPLE THEREOF" around perimeter and "INDEPENDENCE HALL / JULY 4 1776 / PATD FEBRY 10, 1874" under image. Reverse: bas-relief of Memorial Hall; "MEMORIAL HALL" at top and "TO COMMEMORATE THE CENTENNIAL / ANNIVERSARY OF THE / UNITED STATES / PHILA JULY 4 / 1876" at bottom.
Call #:  
M-P53



MUSEUM OBJECT

Title:  
Medal, Commemorative
Description:  
Dimension:H:2.750in D:0.063in Dia:1.250in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1951
Abstract:  

Pin is attached to light blue and gold ribbon, which is attached to medal. Obverse: bas-relief of Liberty Bell between "1776" and "PHILA."; "PROCLAIM LIBERTY THROUGHOUT THE LAND UNTO ALL THE INHABITANTS THEREOF" around perimeter. Reverse: "PHILADELPHIA HOME-COMING 1951 CELEBRATION" around perimeter; "175TH ANNIVERSARY / DECLARATION OF / INDEPENDENCE" at center.
Call #:  
M-P53-1



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