This medal is the eleventh issue in the prestigious and highly collectible Circle of Friends of the Medallion series.
The medal's obverse bears a figure representing New York, seated on a throne, holding burning torch in one hand, skyscraper in other. Around, TERCENTENARY / NEW YORK / 1914.
The reverse depicts the ship New Netherland which brought the first settlers to New Amsterdam in 1623, flanked by Dutchman with musket and Native American with bow and peace pipe; beaver below. Around, NEW NETHERLAND FOUNDED / 1614.
The circular medal measures 70mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by Davison of Philadelphia.
References: Baxter 361, CoF 11, Marqusee 253