Commemorative Coin
SubjectPortrait of
Samuel Colt
(American, 1814 - 1862)
Date1914
Mediumbronze
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions ((a) diameter): 2in. (5.1cm)
Component (height x diameter of case): 1/2 × 2 1/4in. (1.3 × 5.7cm)
ClassificationsSocial Events
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Leslie T. Goodrich
Object number1966.76.0a-d
DescriptionA medal (a) commemorating the centennial of the birth of Colonel Samuel Colt (1814-1914). The front of the commemorative coin has a relief portrait of Colt. The reverse side has a wreath around the border with a horse at the top center. Inscribed in the center is: "TO/ COMMEMORATE/ THE/ ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY/ OF THE BIRTH OF/ COLONEL SAMUEL COLT/ INVENTOR AND MANUFACTURER OF/ REVOLVING FIREARMS/ JULY 19, 1814." The medal is in its original box (b-d). The box is made of cardboard and has a dark green exterior. The box is in three pieces.
Status
Not on view
Richard Welling
