Image
Description
Maker
Augustin Dupré (French, 1748-1833), sculptor
The Paris Mint, The Monnaie de Paris (France, 864-), minter
Title
Libertas Americana Medal
Year
Medium
Materials/Techniques
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Techniques
Materials
silver Dimensions
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Diameter: 4.8 cm (1 7/8 inches)
Signature / Inscription / Marks
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Recto: The words "Libertas" and "Americana"above woman's head;under a horizontal line below her "4 Juil.1776"; and under her neck the sculptor's name "Dupre" Verso: the words "NON SINE DIIS ANIMOSUS INFANS" above this scene; under the horizontal bar below the scene the dates engraved as follows "17/19 Oct. 1777/1781"; and on the right just above the horizontal bar, the sculptor's name "Dupre" followed by "F" for fecit.
Credit / Object Number
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Credit
Gift of Drs. Arnold-Peter C. and Yvonne S. Weiss
Object Number
2006.65 Type
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Tombstone
The Paris Mint, The Monnaie de Paris (France, 864-), minter
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