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Treaty of Versailles Medal
1919
by Chester A. Beach
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Bronze
Description

The obverse bears a male astride winged horse, accompanied on sides by personifications of Justice and Peace. To left, JUSTICE with scales and wreath; to right, PEACE with (ANS seal); signed at lower right, (C B monogram)

The reverse shows a view of the Palace of Versailles where the World War I peace treaty was signed. Wreath around circumference. Above, PEACE OF VERSAILLES; on ribbon, 1919; below, THE AMERICAN NUMISMATIC SOCIETY

This medal was the 40th medal officially issued by the American Numismatic Society. It measures 63mm in diameter and was struck by the Medallic Art Company of New York. The reported mintage is 113 in silver and 318 in bronze.

Many thanks to Brian Holt for the images of the bronze medal.

References:   ANS 40, Baxter 321, MACo 1919-010, Marqusee 49

Variant Details

This section contains a table of detailed variant information. Currently, I am only aware of 2 variants of this medal. Please notify me if you come across any others or if you find incorrect or missing information.

materialBronze
edge6
diameter63.4mm
mintage318 reported
materialSilver
edge6
diameter63.4mm
weight71.4g
mintage113 reported
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