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Libertas Americana Commemorative Medal

1781 or later

Place madeParis, France, Europe

Pewter; paper

Overall (diameter): 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm)

INV.10657

DescriptionPewter struck medal with obverse showing allegorical female bust of Liberty facing left, with Phrygian cap at right; legend above: "LIBERTAS. AMERICANA."; inscription in exergue: "4 JUIL. 1776." Reverse shows allegorical figure of France in armor defending infant from vicious lion with spear and shield decorated with fleur-de-lys motifs; legend above: "NON SINE DIIS ANIMOSUS INFANS."; inscription in exergue: "17 17777./OC7inv.4872T./19 1781."

MarkingsInscription: obverse, on bust truncation, at right: "DUPRE." Inscription: reverse, above exergual line, at right: "DUPRE F."

ClassificationsMEDALS