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Medallic History of Dentistry William T. G. Morton
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1972 |
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| Composition | Silver (.925) |
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| Obverse description | High-relief portrait of William T. G. Morton seated at a table, shown in three-quarter view facing left, resting his chin on one hand and holding an ether inhaler device in the other. The figure is rendered in fine detail with a draped curtain and chair back visible in the background field. A small engraver's monogram appears at the lower left. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The upper portion of the reverse features a circular emblem depicting a caduceus-style staff with serpents set against a globe flanked by laurel branches, surrounded by the legend ODONTOLOGIA ARS SCIENTIA PROGRESSUS. The lower half displays a contrasting black panel bearing the inscribed text identifying William T. G. Morton, his dates, and his contribution to anesthesia. The mintmark F appears below the panel in the field. |
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