John Adams 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 quarter-left profile of John Adams, a founding father and second President of the United States, and thirteen stars circle around the medal's edge. On the reverse, two nude figures are pictured. The first lies on his side with a sword held in his proper right hand. The second figure is situated in a crouching position just above the first. The sword's blade is placed between the second figure's head and proper left arm.
Contributor
Justice Frank J. and Virginia Williams
Approximate Creation Date
1971
Measurement
1 3/4 inches (diameter)
Materials and Techniques Display
bronze
State
coins & medals
Inscription
obverse: THE HALL OF FAME FOR GREAT AMERICANS AT NEW YORK UNIVERSITY / 1735 / John Adams [facsimile signature] / 1826 reverse: PRINCIPAL / RIGHT / ABOVE/ EVIL / DeLue Sc. [facsimile signature] edge: MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. BRONZE
Subjects
Adams, John, 1735-1826; 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
3154.57
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.