Object Details
issuing authority
Congress of the United States
Description (Brief)
One (1) John Stewart at Stony Point medal, (Comitia Americana)
United States (France), 1779
Obverse Image: Stewart, standing left, steps forward to receive a palm branch from America, represented as a crowned, semi-nude Indian woman, she has an alligator tied beside her and grips the striped shield of America.
Obverse Text: JOANNI STEWART COHORTIS PRAEFECTO / COMITIA AMERICANA / GATTEAUX
Reverse Image: Stewart charge, sword drawn, at the fortifications against the British troops who raise their arms in surrender; behind Stewart is a row of American soldiers and their standards.
Reverse Text: STONEY - POINT OPPUGNATUM / XV JUL MDCCLXXIX / GATTEAUX
General Information: Engraved by Nicolas-Marie Gatteaux.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Library of Congress
Date made
1779
associated date
1779 07 15
ID Number
NU.67.98193
accession number
275799
catalog number
67.98193
Object Name
Medal
Other Terms
Medal; Commemorative; Personal
Physical Description
cast; electroplated (overall production method)
lead, bronzed (overall metal)
circular (overall shape)
Measurements
overall: 45.5 mm; 1 25/32 in
place made
France
place of issue
United States
associated place
United States: New York
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Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
Comitia Americana
Data Source
National Museum of American History
related event
Battle of Stony Point
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1097196