Medal of John Paul Jones, 1905 Artist: Victor Brenner (American, 1871–1924)
Manufacturer: American Numismatic and Archaeological Society (founded 1858)

1905

Numismatics

By appointment, Pratt Study Room
Medium

Bronze

Dimensions

134.76 g

Credit Line

Transfer from the Yale University Library, Numismatic Collection, 2001, Gift of Reverend William H. Owen, B.A. 1897

Accession Number

2001.87.413

Geography

Made in United States

Culture

American

Period

20th century

Classification

Numismatics

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Numismatics

Obverse Description

Obverse Description: JOHN PAUL JONES / 1747-1792 in exergue. Bust of John PAul Jones 3/4 l. in naval uniform, hair in queue; to l., anchor on shield; behind, laurel branch.

Reverse Description

Reverse Description: Incuse across top, AMERICA CLAIMS HER ILLUSTRIOUS DEAD; incuse on exergual platform, PARIS. ANNAPOLIS. 1905 . Atop wall, caisson with coffin flanked by flags pulled by three pairs of horses with riders and flanked by hree marching soldiers; in background, Capitol. To l. at bottom, seal of the American Numismatic and Archaeological Society.
Provenance
Reverend William H. Owen, to 1938; Yale University Library, New Haven, Conn., 1938–2001; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Conn.
Object copyright
No Copyright - United States
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Object/Work type

medals

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