Collection Highlights
Speech of His Excellency George Washington, Esq; president of the United States of America, delivered to the Honorable the Congress
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1789.39
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal: Elizabeth N.J. 1664-1976
Object Number:
INV.3509B
Date:
1976
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 3/4 in. ( 4.5 cm )
Description:
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing horse head crest and plough with legend: "NOVA CAESAREA" and date "1788" in exergue. Reverse bears inscription at center of field: "ELIZABETH/NEW JERSEY/1664-1976" surrounded by legend: "FIRST GOVERNOR OF NEW JERSEY/FIRST SHOT AFTER INDEPENDENCE/FIRST CAPITOL OF NEW JERSEY/E. PLURIBUS UNUM."
Gallery Label:
This bicentennial commemorative medal was struck and paid for by the donor, Mrs. John Kean.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. John Kean, 1976
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
