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Henry Clay Medal
Engraved by: Charles Cushing Wright (American, 1796–1854)
after 1852
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter and weight: 76 mm, 256.5 gm (3 in., 9.05 oz.)
Credit Line
Gift of the Boston Numismatic Society
Accession Number98.1575
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CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsNumismatics – Medals
Catalogue Raisonné
Julian PE-8
DescriptionObv: HENRY CLAY. above bust facing left / BORN APRIL 12, 1777, DIED JUNE 29, 1852 in ribbon at bottom.
Rev: THE ELOQUENT DEFENDER OF NATIONAL RIGHTS / AND NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE. around a hand resting on the Constitution / CONSTITUTION on rock below.
Edge: plain
Rev: THE ELOQUENT DEFENDER OF NATIONAL RIGHTS / AND NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE. around a hand resting on the Constitution / CONSTITUTION on rock below.
Edge: plain