James Madison Commemorative Medal (from Hall of Fame for Great Americans at New York University Medal Series)
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Creator Role
sculptor producer issuer
Description
The medal's obverse design depicts the left-side profile of James Madison, a founding father and fourth President of the United States. On the reverse, Madison is shown sitting at a desk. His proper right elbow rests casually on the back of his chair as his proper left arm rests on the desk. In his proper left hand, he holds a document. Nineteen stars circle the inner edge of the medal.
Contributor
Justice Frank J. and Virginia Williams
Approximate Creation Date
1969
Measurement
1 3/4 inches (diameter)
Materials and Techniques Display
bronze
State
coins & medals
Inscription
obverse: James Madison / 1751-1836 / Scholar / Statesman / Public / Servant / The Hall of Fame / for Great Americans / at New York / University / 19©69 reverse: R·A·W edge: MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y.
Subjects
Madison, James, 1751-1836; New York University. Hall of Fame for Great Americans
Work Type
commemorative medal
Preferred Citation
[Physical ID#]: [Title], Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana, Mississippi State University Libraries.
Rights
Copyright protected by Mississippi State University Libraries. Use of materials from this collection beyond the exceptions provided for in the Fair Use and Educational Use clauses of the U.S. Copyright Law may violate federal law. Permission to publish or reproduce is required.
ID
3154.59
Current Location
Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana (Mississippi State, Mississippi, United States)
Repository
Mississippi State University Libraries
Digital Publisher
Mississippi State University Libraries (electronic version).
Contact Information
For more information about the contents of this collection, email sp_coll@library.msstate.edu.