Summary
Diplomatic Medal to Peace and Commerce, issued by the United States of America, 1876. This medal was originally concieved as a gift to foreign diplomats on their departure from the United States by Secretary of State, Thomas Jefferson, in 1790. It was then re-created for America's centenary celebrations in 1876.
Obverse Description
America (as an Indian Princess) seated among bales, an anchor etc. and holding a cornucopia welcomes Mercury, standing facing left wearing cape and winged cap, in the background, a sailing ship; around above, TO PEACE AND COMMERCE; in exergue, IV JULY MDCCLXXVI; in small letters below, C. BARBER 1876; the name of the original artist, DUPRE F. , below Mercury.
Reverse Description
The Great Seal; around, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1876 AD
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Artist
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
12
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Dimensions
68 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round
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