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Medal Commemorating the Declaration of Independence

Augustin Dupré

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Copper-colored medal with a loop at the top. The medal has a raised image of a woman's head facing left with long wavy hair. Behind her head is a liberty cap on a pole. Above the image are the words "LIBERTAS AMERICANA". Below the image are the words "4 JUL. 1776". The medal has a double border. The background is light grey.

Artwork Details

Date
1782
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
573 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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