Summary
Restrike of a Commemorative Medal issued by the United States of America in 1789. Designed by Du Vivier and minted in Paris. The medal commemorates the British evacuation of Boston on 17 March 1776, one of the early victories during the Revolutionary War.
Obverse Description
Undraped bust of Washington facing right; around, GEORGIO WASHINGTON SUPREMO DVCI ADSERTORI LIBERTATIS; below, COMITIA QAMERICANA; in small letters below bust truncation the artist's name, DU VIVIER / PARIS F.
Reverse Description
Washington and his staff on horseback, Washington points to the British fleeing from Boston to their ships; at right, the American entrenchments and forces drawn up ready to advance; around above, HOSTIBUS PRIMO FUGATIS; in exergue, BOSTONIUM RECUPERATUM / XVII MARTI / MDCCLXXVII
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), George McArthur, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1789 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
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Previous Collection
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
12
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Type of item
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Dimensions
68 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Thesis] Lugton, Mary E. 1989. George McArthur of Maldon: his Life and his Book Collection.
[Catalogue] Morrison, Ian. 2003. The Baker of Maldon.
[Book] Snowden, James R. 1861. The Medallic Memorials of Washington in the Mint of the United States., 30 - 31 Pages
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Keywords
American War of Independence, 1775-1783, Art Medals, French Art, Wars & Conflicts
