Collection Highlights
"A Visit from St. Nicholas"
Date:
1862
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Moore.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.32
Date:
1892-1893
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
diameter: 30mm (1 3/16 in.)
Marks:
Reverse below figures: "KELTZ"
Description:
Silver struck medal with obverse showing seated figure of Columbus on stanchion; legend: "CRISTOFORO COLOMBO 1492." Reverse shows party of figures with flag in foreground, ship at sea in background. Attached ring and hanger
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
