Collection Highlights
The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.QH41.C26.1974
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.87
Date:
1892-1893
Medium:
White metal
Dimensions:
diameter: 38.2mm (1 1/2 in.)
Description:
White metal struck medal with obverse showing kneeling figure with flag on beach surrounded by other figures and two ships at sea in background; legend: "COLUMBUS DISCOVERING AMERICA/ 1492." Reverse shows Statue of Liberty in background, battleship with flags in middle ground, sailor at left foreground, soldier at right foreground. Hole punched in top.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
