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Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons
Artist
B. H. Recchia
Physical Description
The Coin-Tiberius silver medal; Obverse: relief of an art deco style bust and wings, embossed text "THE COIN-TIBERIUS ALL PASSES ART ALONE ENDURING STAYS TO US, THE BUST OUTLASTS THE THRONE", engraved text "B. H. RECCHIA"; Reverse: relief of an art deco style nude male figure, mountain, cloud, and sunrise depicted, embossed text "TOO LOW THEY BUILD WHO BUILD BENEATH THE STARS".
Dimensions
3-D: 0.3 × 5.1cm (1/8 × 2 in.)
Materials
Silver Alloy Possible White Metal Plating
Inventory Number
A19640325000
Credit Line
Donated by the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences Inc.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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