The obverse bears an Egyptian obelisk, sunburst behind; below, arms of the United States, surmounted by American Eagle; arms of New York City to right. Around, DISCIPULUS EST PRIORI POSTERIOR DIES; signed at bottom C.O. INC
The reverse bears inscription. Around, PRESENTED TO THE UNITED STATES BY ISMAIL KHEDIVE OF EGYPT / 1881; in center, QUARRIED AT SYENE / AND ERECTED AT HELIOPOLIS BY / THOTMES III / RE-ERECTED AT ALEXANDRIA / UNDER AUGUSTUS / REMOVED TO NEW YORK / THROUGH THE LIBERALITY OF / W.H. VANDERBILT / BY THE SKILL OF / LIEU. COM. H.H. GORRINGE U.S.N.
This is the fifth medal issued by the American Numismatic Society. The circular medal measures 42mm in diameter. Its mintages are a bit unclear. There is one gold piece, at least 2 silver pieces and an unknown number pieces struck in bronze and white metal.
References: ANS 5