Artist/Maker American Numismatic Society

Independence Day Commemorative Medal

1918

Place madeNew York, New York, United States, North America

Bronze

Overall (diameter): 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)

INV.3457

DescriptionBronze struck medal with obverse showing bust of Liberty, facing left, in Phrygian cap, crowned with laurel wreath and draped in American flag; Liberty Bell at left; legend: "JULY 4 1776." Reverse bears inscription at center surrounded by laurel and oak wreath: "TO COMMEMORATE/THE INTERNATIONAL/CELEBRATION OF/INDEPENDENCE DAY/JULY 4 1918 [with seal of American Numismatic Society inscribed ANS at corners]"; all surrounded by border of shields bearing coats of arms of foreign countries surmounted by the Great Seal of the U.S.

MarkingsInscription: obverse, at lower right of field: artist's initials Inscription: edge, lower center: "4"

ClassificationsMEDALS