Item NU 36590 Medal - Centennial Great Seal of the United States, United States of America, 1882

Summary

Medal Centennial Great Seal of the united States of America 1782-1882, issued by the United States of America, 1882.

Obverse Description

The obverse of the Great Seal of the United States, an eagle bearing in its beak a ribbon with, E PLURIBUS UNUM; in it's talons it has an olive branch and arrows; on the breast, the shield of the United States; around above, radiate clouds, and around head, stars.

Reverse Description

The proposed reverse of the Seal, a thirteen step pyramid capped by the Eye of Providence within a triangle in a blaze of glory; the pyramid divides the dates 1782 1882 and has the date MDCCLXXVI on it's base; around above, ANNUIT COEPTIS; in exergue, NOVUS ORDO SECLORUM

Edge Description

Plain