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A Centennial Memorial

George Hampden Lovett

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark gray coin with a profile portrait of a man with short, wavy hair. The man's hair is pulled back into a low ponytail. A line of text encircles the top of the coin. The text reads, "CENTENNIAL YEAR OF OUR NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE". The text is separated by 26 star shapes. The bottom edge of the coin reads, "THE 1876". A line of small star shapes separate the text at the bottom edge from the rest of the coin. A beaded border encircles the coin. The coin has a green tint and appears to have a dark patina. The coin sits on a light grey background with a shadow to the left.

Artwork Details

Date
1876
Medium
White metal
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 529 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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