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Medal

Anthony Paquet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Medal by Anthony Paquet. Bronze medal with brown patina. Circular medal with profile portrait of George Washington facing left. Laureate border encircles portrait. Above the portrait is a spread-winged eagle with feathered crown. Inscription on top "E PLURIBUS UNUM", on bottom "GEORGE WASHINGTON". Right side of the border illegible. Obverse shows five line inscription.

Artwork Details

Date
1853
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
600 × 570 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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