Medal of Paul Revere Manufacturer: American Numismatic Society (New York)
Artist: Anthony de Francisci (American, born Italy, 1887-1964)

1925

Numismatics

By appointment, Pratt Study Room
Medium

Bronze

Dimensions

greater than 150 g, 12:00, 63 mm

Credit Line

Transfer from the Yale University Library, Numismatic Collection, 2001, Gift of William Naumburg, Jr.

Accession Number

2001.87.14604

Geography

Made in New York, New York

Culture

American

Period

20th century

Classification

Numismatics

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Numismatics

Obverse Description

Obverse Description: PAUL REVERE inwardly from 10:00; on either side horizontally, PATRIOT / SILVERSMITH - SOLDIER / ENGRAVER. Bust bareheaded l. above beribboned sword,, hilt to r.; in front, cup.

Reverse Description

Reverse Description: Outside linear border, PAUL REVERE SESQUICENTENNIAL 1925; below, A N - S flanking oak-leaf cluster on medallion. In center, male figure seen from behind saddling horse; in background, over water, Old North Church and Boston
Provenance
William Naumburg, Jr., to November 3, 1954; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Conn., to about 1954; Yale University Library, New Haven, Conn., from about 1954 to 2001; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Conn.
Object copyright
Copyright Undetermined
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Object/Work type

medals

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