 Undated Declaration of Independence Memorial Medal. White metal. 38.6 mm. Unsigned. About Uncirculated, or so. Bright silver gray in color. Somewhat crude die work. The front has the national eagle copied from the Great Seal of the 1820's and 1830's, 13 stars above and LIBERTY AND EQUALITY below. It clearly owes its inspiration to the obverse of the 1826 National Medal. The reverse has within a wreath *DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE SIGNED JULY 4 1776. The dating of this piece is uncertain. Its eagle style suggests a date in the 1820's or 30's. The appearance of the sentiment EQUALITY in the obverse legend suggests a date later, in the 1850's. The reverse wreath and manner of legend layout also suggests a later date than 1826.
Ex Wayte Raymond Collection II (NASCA, June 6, 1978, lot 4093).
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