Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: Destruction
Date:
1836
Object Number:
1858.4
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Ferdinand VII Medal
Object Number:
INV.10698
Date:
ca. 1814
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 5/8 in. ( 4.2 cm )
Marks:
Inscription: obverse, on bust truncation: "F. Gordillo f."
Inscription: reverse, in exergue: "Cn. Mexico G. Gordillo f."
Description:
Copper struck medal with obverse showing nude laureated bust of Ferdinand VII facing right; legend: "FERDINANDO.VII.DEI GRATIA.HISPAN.ET INDIAR.REG./AN.1814." Reverse depicts Spanish royal coat of arms supported by warrior in ancient Roman armor and Native American with bow and arrows; legend: "ANI EPP ANTEQUER ELECT ARCH MEX."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
