Summary
Medal issued to commemorate the Presidency or inauguration of President U.S. Grant, by the United States of America, circa 1870. It was issued as part of the Medal Series of the US Mint.
Obverse Description
Bare head of Grant facing right; around, 'U.S. GRANT PRESIDENT UNITED STATES'; below in small lettering the artist's name, 'W BARBER F'.
Reverse Description
The legend on a plaque between oak branches, LIBERTY / THE TRUE FOUNDATION / OF HUMAN GOVERNMENT / VIDE U.S.G. LETTERS.; below, MEDAL SERIES OF THE U.S MINT
Edge Description
The edge is plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
circa 1870 AD
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Person Depicted
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Material
Copper
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Axis
12
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Dimensions
46 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round