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Medal Commemorating Birth of Dante
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
Medal Commemorating Birth of Dante
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.

Medal Commemorating Birth of Dante

Artifact IDMO 74.402
Object Type Medal, Commemorative
Date 1965
Place MadeItaly
Medium Bronze
DimensionsOverall Diam 2 in (5.1 cm)
Physical DescriptionBronze medal commemorating 700 anniversary of the birth of Dante; Obverse is embossed with the head of Dante and "L'Italia Nel VII Centenairo Della Nascita Di Dante" Reverse embossed with a winged horse
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by Jacqueline Kennedy Onasis in 1974.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPost Presidential Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676966)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - PossiblyUse Restriction NoteCopyright and other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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