Collection Highlights
William Pitt, the Elder, First Earl of Chatham (1708-1778)
Date:
ca. 1770
Object Number:
1864.5
Medium:
Marble
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Luce Center
Libertas Americana Commemorative Medal
Object Number:
INV.10657
Date:
1781 or later
Medium:
Pewter; paper
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 7/8 in. ( 4.8 cm )
Marks:
Inscription: obverse, on bust truncation, at right: "DUPRE."
Inscription: reverse, above exergual line, at right: "DUPRE F."
Description:
Pewter struck medal with obverse showing allegorical female bust of Liberty facing left, with Phrygian cap at right; legend above: "LIBERTAS. AMERICANA."; inscription in exergue: "4 JUIL. 1776." Reverse shows allegorical figure of France in armor defending infant from vicious lion with spear and shield decorated with fleur-de-lys motifs; legend above: "NON SINE DIIS ANIMOSUS INFANS."; inscription in exergue: "17 17777./OC7inv.4872T./19 1781."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
