| Accession # |
86.248.7 |
|
Artist |
William Barber
|
| Title |
U. S. Mint Annual Assay Medal |
| Date |
1870 |
| Medium |
Bronze |
| Dimensions |
1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 1/8 in. (3.5 x 3.5 x 0.3 cm) |
| Marks |
On obverse, lower left: "W.B. F." |
| Credit Line |
Gift of M. Christmann Zulli |
| Location |
Visible Storage: Case 46, Drawer A
|
| Description |
Circular medal. Obverse: Classical female figure holding assay scales and snake, surrounded by spouted urn on table at left, seated lion and strongbox at feet, and mint building at left. Text along bottom: "J POLLOCK DIRECTOR." Reverse: Wreath of laurel and oak leaves surrounds the text: "ANNUAL / ASSAY / 1870"
CNDITION: Normal wear, good. |
