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)
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
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.
Object number1985.228.1-.2
Inscribed(.1) Recto, inscribed: "SOCIETAS CINCINNATORUM INSTITUTA/ 1783/ VIRTUAS PRAEMIUM/ ESTO PERPTUA"(.1) Verso, inscribed: "OMNIA - RELINQUIT - SERVARE - REMPUBLICAM"
(.1) Engraved on bottom edge: "WHITEHEAD-HOAG"
(.2a) Stamped in blue ink: "GENERAL SOCIETY OF THE CINCINNATI/ TRIENNIAL/ MEETING/ MAY 13-15, 1914/ BALTIMORE/ MARYLAND"
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