Libertas Americana Medal
Artist/Culture
Augustin Dupré
(French, 1748–1833)
Artist/Culture
American
Date1781–1800
Mediumbronze
Dimensions4.8 cm (1 7/8 in.)
ClassificationsMetalwork
Credit LineMuseum Acquisition
Object number1975.137
Descriptionmahogany finish; obv: Head of Liberty 1. LIBERTAS. AMERICANA. 4 JUIL. 1776. Dupre rev: NON SINE DIIS ANIMOSUS INFANS. 17 OCT. 1777 DUPRE. F 19 1781; subject obv. American independence;
rev. Minerva protecting the infant Hercules from the (British) lion; honorary Comitia Americana
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