Recognition of the Independence of the United States by Friesland [obverse], 1782

Not on View

silver

overall (diameter): 4.39 cm (1 3/4 in.)
gross weight: 23.28 gr (0.051 lb.)
axis: 12:00

2003.154.1.a

B.C.V. Calker (medalist) Dutch, active 18th century

on left shield: DE / VER / EENIG / DE / STAATEN / VAN / NOORD / AMERI / CA; on right shield: GROOT / BRIT / ANIEN; in exergue: B.C.V. CALKER F.

Purchased c. 1960/1985 by Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 2003 to NGA.

Baskin, Lisa

2007: Pollard, John Graham. Renaissance Medals. The Collections of the National Gallery of Art Systematic Catalogue. 2 vols. Washington, 2007: 2:no. 942, repro.