Libertas Americana, 4 July 1776
ClassificationsCOINS
Date18th Century
Mediumbronze
Dimensions1 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 1/8 in. (4.8 x 4.8 x 0.3 cm.)
DescriptionOne French bronze coin with a portrait of a woman on one side including the inscription 'Libertas Americana' across the top, and '4 July 1776' across the bottom. The reverse side features an image of an adult figure with a shield holding off a wild cat and a figure of a child, with the inscription 'Non sine diis animosus infans' across the top and '17 Oct 1777 / 19 Oct 1781' across the bottom.
Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens. Gift of MaryLou and George Boone
Status
Not on viewObject number2007.19
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