Collection Highlights
The Lost Cause
Date:
1871
Object Number:
PR.068.19
Medium:
Engraving
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Scipio's Conquest of Africa Medal
Object Number:
INV.10687
Date:
1760-1770
Medium:
Ceramic (black jasper); paper
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 1/16 in. ( 2.7 cm )
Description:
Ceramic molded medal with obverse depicting battle scene with legend in exergue: "SCIPION VAINQUEUR/D'ANNIBAL./A.R. 550." Reverse shows standing female figure in ancient Roman dress and helmet, holding spear, with shield inscribed "ROMA" at her feet; at right is kneeling female figure receiving laurel branch from the former; inscription in exergue: "ROME DONNE LA PAIX/A CARTHAGE./A.R. 551."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
