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Medal - Society of Medalists Issue No.74 Thomas Jefferson

Features

Location United States
Type Art medals
Year 1966
Composition Brąz
Weight 205 g
Diameter 73 mm
Shape Okrągły (nieregularny)
Technique Frezowana
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
440656
References Alexander# SOM 74.1, SOM 74.2
David Thomason Alexander; 2010. American Art Medals, 1909-1995 / Volume 1: The Circle of Friends of the Medallion and The Society of Medalists. American Numismatic Society.

Series: Society of Medalists

Obverse

(en) Bust of Thomas Jefferson left
Around, beginning of second sentence of the Declaration of Independence in three concentric lines

Script: łaciński

Lettering:
WE HOLD THESE TRUTHS TO BE SELF-EVIDENT - THAT ALL MEN ARE CREATED EQUAL THAT THEY ARE ENDOWED BY THEIR CREATOR WITH CERTAIN UNALIENABLE RIGHTS THAT AMONG THESE ARE LIFE - LIBERTY - AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS.
RALPH J MENCONI ©

Engraver: Ralph J. Menconi

Designer: Ralph J. Menconi

Reverse

(en) Standing Liberty, Independence Hall, Liberty Bell, Ayflower at sea, Boston Tea Party with British revenue stamp and coffins of Boston Massacre victims

Script: łaciński

Lettering: THE UNANIMOUS DECLARATION OF THE THIRTEEN UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Engraver: Ralph J. Menconi

Designer: Ralph J. Menconi

Edge

Zwykły z napisemAutomatically translated

Script: łaciński

Lettering: 74 ISSUE - 1966 SOC. OF MED. MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y.

Mint

Medallic Art Company, New York City, United States (1903-1972)

Comments

(en)

Mintage is total for both varieties

SOM 74.1

Gold Bronze Color - Edge lettering - 74 ISSUE 1966 SOC. OF MED.MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y.

SOM 74.2

Deep Brown Color - Edge lettering - THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS ISSUE #74 - 1966, RALPH MENCONI, SC MACO NY-BRONZE

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC References
1966  939 Alexander# SOM 74.1
David Thomason Alexander; 2010. American Art Medals, 1909-1995 / Volume 1: The Circle of Friends of the Medallion and The Society of Medalists. American Numismatic Society.
1966  Alexander# SOM 74.2
David Thomason Alexander; 2010. American Art Medals, 1909-1995 / Volume 1: The Circle of Friends of the Medallion and The Society of Medalists. American Numismatic Society.

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