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Numismatic and Antiquarian Society of Philadelphia, Eli K. Price Medal

Engraved by: William H. Key (American, about 1820–1902)
1879

Medium/Technique Bronze
Dimensions Diameter and weight: 52 mm, 48.8 gm (2 1/16 in., 1.72 oz.)
Credit Line Gift of the Society
Accession Number79.43
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsNumismaticsMedals

DescriptionObv: ELI K. PRICE / PRESIDENT around a bust facing left and 1879 below. Signed on the truncation of the bust: W. H. KEY F.
Rev: * THE NUMISMATIC & ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY OF PHILADELPHIA / FOUNDED / JAN. 1, 1858 around a shield surmounted by an owl with the mott: VESTIGIA RERUM SEQUI below.
Edge: Plain