| Accession # |
86.248.5 |
|
Artist |
William Barber
|
| Title |
David Rittenhouse Medal |
| Date |
ca. 1871 |
| Medium |
Bronze |
| Dimensions |
1 13/16 x 1 13/16 x 3/16 in. (4.6 x 4.6 x 0.5 cm) |
| Marks |
On obverse, below bust: 'BARBER' |
| Credit Line |
Gift of M. Christmann Zulli |
| Location |
Visible Storage: Case 46, Drawer A
|
| Description |
Circular medal. Obverse: profile bust of man (David Rittenhouse) surrounded by the words: 'DAVD. RITTENHOUSE. / 1st. DIRECTR. U.S. MINT. / 1792-1795.' Reverse: Bellflower border surrounds the words: '"HE / BELONGED / TO the / WHOLE HUMAN / RACE" / BORN 1732. / DIED 1796. / MEDAL SERIES OF THE / U.S. MINT / J. POLLOCK 1871 DIRECTOR.'
CONDITION: Normal wear, good. |
