Centennial Medal

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1876

MediumBronze

DimensionsOverall: 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)

InscribedOn obverse: "In commemoration of the Hundredth Anniversary of American Independence" "Act of Congress June 1874". On reverse is the legend: "These United Colonies are and of Right Ought to be Free and Independent States"; "1776".

Credit LineGift of Mr. Arthur Eason, Sr.

Object number65.119.1

Not on view

DescriptionMedal; tarnished. On reverse is a kneeling woman with sword to ground reaches to thirteen radiant stars in the center.

Exhibition History"First in the Hearts of His Countrymen: America Remembers George Washington 1732-1799," Chrysler Museum of Art, Nov. 23, 1999 - Summer 2001.