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Medal

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Medal by an unknown artist, circular medal made of dark metal, possibly bronze or copper, with a profile view of a man with short hair wearing a military-style shirt with a high collar; the words "WASHINGTON & INDEPENDENCE" are around the top half and "1785" at the bottom; image is shown against a light gray fabric background.

Artwork details

Date:
1783 or ca. 1810
Medium:
Copper
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
444 × 624 px
Museum record:
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