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Libertas Americana
Augustin Dupré (French, 1748–1833)
dated 1781, probably made in 1783
Mint: Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Tin or other white metal (tarnished)
Dimensions
Diameter and weight: 47 mm, 42.96 gm (1 7/8 in., 1.52 oz.)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Samuel Abbott Green
Accession Number17.243
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ClassificationsNumismatics – Medals
Catalogue Raisonné
Loubat 14; Betts 615
DescriptionThis medal is in rough shape and has traces of rust and "tin pest" on the surface.
Obv: LIBERTAS * AMERICANA. / in exergue: 4 JUIL. 1776.
Rev: NON SINE DIIS ANIMOSUS INFANS. / in exergue: 17 1777. / OCT. / 19 / 1781. Signed below the lion's foot: DUPRE. F
Edge: rough but plain
Obv: LIBERTAS * AMERICANA. / in exergue: 4 JUIL. 1776.
Rev: NON SINE DIIS ANIMOSUS INFANS. / in exergue: 17 1777. / OCT. / 19 / 1781. Signed below the lion's foot: DUPRE. F
Edge: rough but plain