Princeton University

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

MP.87.160

Description

Commemorative coin: molded in bas relief view of classical building with trees: motto: "AVLA NASSOVICA/MDCCCXCVI"; initials stamped into bark of tree: "TSC"; on verso inscribed within a banner: "DEL/SVB NUMINE/VICET"; and beneath banner: "QVOD ANTE A FUIT/ /COLLEGIVM/NEOCAESARIENSE/NVNC ANNIS + CL + IMPLETIS/UNIVERSITAS/PRINCETONIENSIS/SAECULUM SPECTAT/NOVVM".

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1896

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

1/4 in

Diameter

3 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 1/4 x 3 in. (0.6 x 7.6 cm)

Material

copper

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Library, Second Floor