Object Record
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Metadata
Catalog Number |
M-Er4-1 |
Object Name |
Medal |
Title |
Erie Canal Completion Medal |
Artist |
Wright, C. C. |
Date |
1826 |
Description |
Obverse: Poseidon and centaur; "Union of Erie with the Atlantic" at top. Reverse: crest, city with river, and eagle on half-world; banner in background marked "Excelsior"; "Erie Canal Comm. 4 July 1817 Comp. 26 Oct 1825" around top perimeter and "C.C. Wright. SC / 1826 / Present'd by the City of N. York" under images. |
Dimensions |
D-0.063 Dia-1.75 inches |
Credit line |
American Philosophical Society. Gift of the Corporation of the City of New York, 18 August 1826. |
Search Terms |
19th century nineteenth century commemorative Greek |