Society of the Cincinnati commemorative coin
DistributorDistributed by
The Society of the Cincinnati
(American, founded 1783)
Date1914
Mediumbronze; cardboard
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions ((.1) diameter): 2in. (5.1cm)
Primary Dimensions ((.2a-b) overall height x diameter): 1/2 × 2 3/8in. (1.3 × 6cm)
ClassificationsSocial Groups
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
Object number1985.228.1-.2
DescriptionA bronze commemorative coin in its original cardboard box for the Triennial Meeting of the Society of the Cincinnati. The coin (.1) face has a relief image of a man in Roman dress pulling a plow with an angel overhead holding a trumpet and banner. There is a harbor scene in the background. The reverse side has a relief image of three men presenting a sword and shield to another man. The cardboard case (.2a-b) top is stamped in blue ink with the information about the meeting.
Status
Not on view
