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Medal of Captain Jacob Jones

Moritz Fürst

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown circular medal with a raised image of a man's head and shoulders. The man has short hair and appears to be wearing a military-style jacket with epaulets on the shoulder. The man's bust is facing right. Inscription around the edge reads "CAPTAIN JACOBUS JONES VIRTUS IN ARDUIS". The medal has a recessed border. A shadow is cast to the left.

Artwork details

Date:
1800–1830
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 544 px
Museum record:
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