Artist/Maker Medallic Art Company 1903 - 2009

New-York Historical Society Medal (150th Anniversary)

1954

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

Bronze

Overall: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
Container (box): 2 3/4 × 2 3/4 in. (7 × 7 cm)

Purchase

1954.171b

The New-York Historical Society issued this sesqui-centennial medal in 1954 for presentation to appropriate individuals and institutions and to be placed on sale "to the commonality" at $1.50 each. It was executed after the design of Ralph J. Menconi by the Medallic Art Co. in an edition of 800 copies.

Markingsmarked: on edge: "MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. / BRONZE" printed: on inside of box lid: "MEDALLIC ART CO. / NEW YORK"

ClassificationsMEDALS

DescriptionStruck bronze medal commemorating sesqui-centennial of the New-York Historical Society; obverse with seal of N-YHS and legend "THE NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY / INSTITUTED 1804"; reverse with image of N-YHS building on Central Park West and legend "THE NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY / ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTIETH / ANNIVERSARY / 1804-1954"; in original cardboard box.