Depicted John Adams (American, 1735 – 1826)

John Adams Commemorative Medal

1800-1850

Place madeUnited States, North America

Gilt copper

Overall (diameter): 1 in. (2.6 cm)

Gift of Frederick B. Barshell, 1960

INV.4809

DescriptionGilt copper struck medal with obverse showing clothed bust of John Adams facing right with legend: "2ND PRESIDENT, U.S.A./JOHN ADAMS/1797 1801." Reverse contains inscription: "MINISTER/TO ENGLAND/VICE PRESIDENT/TWO TERMS/CREATED U.S. NAVY ON/ACCOUNT OF EUROPEAN/WAR CLOUD/FIRST PRESIDENT TO/OCCUPY WHITE/HOUSE"; legend: "SON OF LIBERTY/COLOSSUS OF INDEPENDENCE."

MarkingsInscription: envelope, type-written in black: "JOHN ADAMS MEDAL (President of the US)/Gift of Frederick B. Barshell,/30 West 87th Street, NY 24, NY/October 12, 1960"

ClassificationsMEDALS