Collection Highlights
"St. Nicholas. Dec. 6th. A.D. 343"
Date:
1810
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1810.94
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medallion: Fidelity
Object Number:
1942.39
Date:
After 1840
Medium:
Copper-plated lead
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 1 5/8 in. ( 5.7 x 4.2 cm )
Description:
Elongated oval copper-plated lead electrotype of medal; obverse shows blank rococo-style cartouche with scroll inscribed "FIDELITY" above, surrounded by laurel and thistle wreath, all within beaded border. Reverse shows blank center space for inscription flanked by thistle branches, with legend: "AMOR/PATRIAE VINCIT"; all within beaded border.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. John Hill Morgan
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
