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Token of the Centennial of American Independence

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Token of the Centennial of American Independence by James Barton. Copper-colored token. Circular token with a raised rim. Border of 34 stars on the outer edge. Inner circle contains the words 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA INDEPENDENCE' along the top edge and '1776' and '1876' stacked in the center, separated by a star above and a line below. Stars at the top, bottom, left and right of the inner circle. Gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1876
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
599 × 537 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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