Collection Highlights
Napoleon's Authorization for the Sale of the Louisiana Territory
Date:
April 24, 1803
Object Number:
MSS.Y1803
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.8a
Date:
1892-1893
Medium:
Tin
Dimensions:
diameter: 21.8mm (7/8 in.)
Description:
Gold-colored tin uniface molded medalet showing right-facing bust-length portrait of bareheaded bearded Columbus; legend: "CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS." reverse shows inverse of relief; hole pierced at top.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
