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Medal

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown circular medal with a profile view of a man's head and shoulders. The man has short hair, and wears a collared garment with a decorative top. The words "CONCORDIA ET LABORE" are at the top and "TO PEACE" and other words are engraved along the top edge. Additional engraved text appears along the bottom edge but cannot be read. Object against a gray background. Medal by William Wyon.

Artwork details

Date:
1795
Medium:
Bronze or copper
Culture:
British
Dimensions:
599 × 577 px
Museum record:
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