Engraver
Charles Cushing Wright
(American, 1796 – 1854)
Artist/Maker
Archibald Robertson
(1765 - 1835)
Artist/Maker
Thomason
Erie Canal Celebration Medal
1826
Place madeNew York, New York, United States, North America
White metal
Overall (diameter): 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm)
X.117
This medallion celebrates the completion of the Erie Canal in 1825 after eight years of construction, a project that would spur development of the port of New York City in years to come. The Erie Canal spanned 363 miles across New York state, connecting the Great Lakes with the Hudson River.
DescriptionWhite metal struck medallion with obverse depicting Pan and Neptune, with legend: "UNION OF ERIE WITH THE ATLANTIC." Reverse depicts eagle perched upon world globe over shield with scroll inscribed "EXCELSIOR" below; legend: "ERIE CANAL COMMENCED 4 JULY 1817 COMPLETED 26 OCT. 1825."MarkingsInscription: reverse, bottom center, on border: "THOMASON"
ClassificationsMEDALS
