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Flame of Life (Pro Vita reverse)
Designed by: Tom Allen, Jr.
Struck by: Medallic Art Company (1900–1990)
Distributed by: Society of Medalists (founded in 1930)
Struck by: Medallic Art Company (1900–1990)
Distributed by: Society of Medalists (founded in 1930)
1970
Mint: New York, New York, United States
Medium/Technique
Patinated bronze
Dimensions
Overall: Diam: 7.3 x 0.6 cm (2 7/8 x 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Katharine Lane Weems
Accession Number1989.557
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsNumismatics – Medals
Catalogue Raisonné
SOM Issue 82
DescriptionObv: Stylized hand holding a flame comprised of interwoven figures
Rev: Stylized ring of flame encircling an inscription that reads: PRO VITA / TERRA / AQUA / AER / 1970 / © 1970 / TA
Edge: THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS 82ND ISSUE - NOV. 1970 TOM ALLEN JR., S.C. © / MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. BRONZE
82.1
Rev: Stylized ring of flame encircling an inscription that reads: PRO VITA / TERRA / AQUA / AER / 1970 / © 1970 / TA
Edge: THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS 82ND ISSUE - NOV. 1970 TOM ALLEN JR., S.C. © / MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. BRONZE
82.1
ProvenanceCollection of Katharine Lane Weems; to MFA November 1989.