Byrd Antarctic Expedition commemorative coin
MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1930
Mediumgold
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 1 1/4in. (3.2cm)
ClassificationsHistorical Events
Credit LineGift of Mrs. J. H. K. Davis
DescriptionA commemorative coin for the Byrd Anatarctic Expedition. On the front of the coin is in a relief portrait of Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd. On the reverse side is a relief image of a plane.
Object number1959.34.46
MarkingsRecto, inscribed: "FIRST TO FLY OVER THE SOUTH POLE/ REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD, U. S. N."Verso, inscribed: "TO COMMEMORATE/ THE ACHIEVEMENT OF/ THE BYRD/ ANTARCTIC/ EXPEDITION/ 1928-1930"
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John Henry von der Wall
1933-1935
about 1920
Scovill Manufacturing Company
about 1913
