50th Anniversary Spanish American War, Battle of Manila Bay Coin

Object/Artifact

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McKinley Birthplace Museum

Copyright: McKinley Museum; Origformat: Artifact

Copyright: McKinley Museum; Origformat: Artifact

Name/Title

50th Anniversary Spanish American War, Battle of Manila Bay Coin

Entry/Object ID

2010.1.878

Description

The item is a 50th Anniversary Spanish American War, Battle of Manila Bay Coin. It is made of nickel silver and is 1 1/4 inches in diameter. Features an engraving of General Dewey on one side and a map on the other. The battle was May 1, 1898.

Collection

Bechtel

Acquisition

Accession

2010.1

Source or Donor

Mr. Bechtel

Acquisition Method

Gift/Purchase

Credit Line

BECHTEL