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Humane Society of Massachusetts
Engraved by: Benjamin Wyon (English, 1802–1858)
Medium/Technique
Gilt metal
Dimensions
Diameter and weight: 57 mm, 78 gm (2 1/4 in., 2.75 oz.)
Credit Line
Gift of The Humane Society of Massachusetts
Accession Number42.100b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsNumismatics – Medals
Catalogue Raisonné
Julian LS-17
DescriptionObv. shield with life boats, clasped hands and a sinking vessel; above a small house and REFUGE on a scroll; scroll and date 1791 below. signed B.WYON F. / LONDON below the scroll. Around edge, HUMANE SOCIETY OF MASSACHUSETTS. Rev. ring surrounding a wreath with an anchor at the bottom and an empty field for an inscription.
ProvenanceLent by the Humane Society of Massachusetts, May 18, 1888