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Elisha Kent Kane Medal
Engraver: George Hampden Lovett (American, active 1848–1893)
Die sinker: George Hampden Lovett (American, active 1848–1893)
Die sinker: George Hampden Lovett (American, active 1848–1893)
1859
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
Metal; white metal
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Samuel Abbott Green
Accession Number17.250
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsNumismatics – Medals
Descriptionob. bust of Kane over framed image of ship at sea, with name and inscription, "The Great Artic Navigator, USN"
rev. wreath surrounding Masonic symbols, "Non nobis solum sed toto mundo nati
rev. wreath surrounding Masonic symbols, "Non nobis solum sed toto mundo nati