Temperance Pledge Rochester, New York

€345,946.00
LocationUnited States
Year1840-1850
TypeMembership medals
CompositionGold plated brass
Weight4.87 g
Diameter25 mm
Thickness1.43 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeReeded
PeriodFederal republic (1776-date)
Notice
Reference(s) TC#265148
Obverse descriptionDenticles inside of rim. A man drinking from a well. Well is behind him with cantaliver dip bucket. Small bushes on left and right. Legend around perimeter. Additional line above the man and well.
Obverse letteringHOW SWEET FROM THE GREEN MOSSY BRIM TO RECEIVE IT AS POISED ON THE CURB IT INCLINED TO MY LIPS
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionDenticles inside of rim. Legend fllows outer perimeter. Addition circle at 18mm.% lines and makers initials stacked in center. Top and bottom line are arched.
Reverse letteringPLEDGED TO USE NO INTOXICATING DRINK AS A BEVERAGE TEMPERANCE LEADS TO HEALTH WEALTH HAPPINESS AND LONG LIFE A.W.R.
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
MintageND (1840-1850) AWR - -
Catalog ID8362048850
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