Libertas Americana, France, 1782 (Original dies)

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One (1) Libertas Americana medal, (Comitia Americana)

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United States (France), 1782

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Obverse Image: Left facing liberty with flowing hair and a pole topped with the liberty cap behind.

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Obverse Text: LIBERTAS / AMERICANA / 4 JUIL. 1776.

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Reverse Image: Minerva with a shield and spear protecting an infant from an attacking lion.

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Reverse Text: NON SINE DIIS ANIMOSUS INFANS / 17 / 19 OCT. 1777 / 1781

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General Information: Original dies.

Date Made: 1782

Obverse Engraver: Dupre, AugustinReverse Engraver: Dupre, Augustin

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: FrancePlace Of Issue: United States

See more items in: Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection, Comitia Americana

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1991.0357.0067Catalog Number: 1991.0357.0067Accession Number: 1991.0357

Object Name: medal

Physical Description: strike (overall production method)bronze (overall metal)circular (overall shape)Measurements: overall: 40 mm x 47 mm; 1 9/16 in x 1 27/32 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-3cfd-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1097426

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