Museum Collections
Luce Center
William Pitt Medal
Object Number:
1947.321
Date:
ca. 1766
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 5/8 in. ( 4.1 cm )
Description:
Copper struck medal with obverse showing clothed bust of William Pitt with legend: "GVLIELMVS PITT". Reverse bears inscription: "THE MAN/WHO . HAVING/SAVED THE/PARENT . PLEADED/WITH SUCCESS/FOR HER/CHILDREN."
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. James Hazen Hyde
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.