Medal of Edward T. Newell by the New York Numismatic Club

1936

Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: 27.70 g, 12:00, 37.8 mm
Credit Line: Transfer from the Yale University Library, Numismatic Collection, 2001, Gift of Edward T. Newell, B.F.A. 1907, M.F.A. 1909
Accession Number: 2001.87.22592
Geography: Made in New York, New York
Culture: American
Period: 20th century
Classification: Numismatics
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Numismatics

Obverse Description

Obverse Description: Elegant tall bust in business suit with prominent tie l.; EDWARD T. NEWELL flanking; JMS monogram at lower r. behind shoulder

Reverse Description

Reverse Description: NEW YORK NUMISMATIC CLUB ORGANIZED 1908; Torch-bearer in Classical tunic holds a coin. The rays of the torch enlighten ancient civilizations, symbolized by Egyptian and Classical ruins.

Provenance

Edward T. Newell, New York, to September 1935; Yale University Library, New Haven, Conn., 1935–2001; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Conn.

Object copyright

Additional information

Object/Work type

medals

Marks

1934-5-6 along edge. 25

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