Rumford Medal for Discoveries in Light or Heat, United States, 1839

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One (1) Rumford Medal for Discoveries in Light or Heat

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United States, 1839

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Obverse Image: Rumford bust facing left.

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Obverse Text: BENJAMIN COUNT RUMFORD / BORN 1753 / DIED 1814 / FURST. F.

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Reverse Image: N/A

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Reverse Text: RUMFORD MEDAL FOR DISCOVERIES IN LIGHT OR HEAT / AWARDED BY THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES TO

Date Made: 1839

Obverse Engraver: Furst, MoritzReverse Engraver: Furst, MoritzManufacturer: United States Mint

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United StatesPlace Of Issue: United States

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1992.0121.0052Catalog Number: 1992.0121.0052Accession Number: 1992.0121

Object Name: medal

Physical Description: struck (overall production method)bronze (overall metal)circular (overall shape)Measurements: overall: 64.8 mm; x 2 9/16 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-1264-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1079799

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