Engraver
Augustin Dupré
(1748-1833)
Engraver
Charles Barber
Artist/Maker
United States Mint
United States Diplomatic Medal
1876
Place madeUnited States, North America
Bronze
Overall: 2 11/16 in. (6.8 cm)
1169
DescriptionBronze struck medal with obverse showing allegorical figure of America, in the guise of Native American princess, with accoutrements of commerce and plenty, welcoming Mercury; legend above: "TO PEACE AND COMMERCE."; inscription in exergue: "IV JUL. MDCCLXXVI." Reverse depicts the Great Seal with legend: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA."MarkingsInscription: obverse, above exergual line, at right: "DUPRE. F."
Inscription: obverse, below exergual line: "C.BARBER. 1876."
ClassificationsMEDALS
