Paul Revere Sesquicentennial Medal (obverse)

Anthony de Francisci, Paul Revere Sesquicentennial Medal (obverse), 1925, bronze, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Anthony de Francisci, 1966.51.71
Copied Anthony de Francisci, Paul Revere Sesquicentennial Medal (obverse), 1925, bronze, 2 1⁄2 in. (6.4 cm) diam., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Anthony de Francisci, 1966.51.71

Artwork Details

Title
Paul Revere Sesquicentennial Medal (obverse)
Artist
Founder
Medallic Art Company
Date
1925
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
2 1⁄2 in. (6.4 cm) diam.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Anthony de Francisci
Mediums
Mediums Description
bronze
Classifications
Keywords
  • Animal — horse
  • History — United States — Revolution
  • Architecture — religious — Old North Church
  • Portrait male — Revere, Paul — full length
Object Number
1966.51.71
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1966.51.71

Artwork Description

The American Numismatic Society issued a Paul Revere Sesquicentennial Medal in 1925 to mark the 150th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War. This bronze artist’s sample represents the obverse of the true medal. Paul Revere stands with his horse across the harbor from Boston, looking toward the church steeple where he will hang his lantern to signal the arrival of British forces.