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This 20th century French drawing illustrates how different generations and societies have illustrated and perceived the Arch in Roman surroundings within the last couple of centuries

Obverse Image: Allegorical figures in foreground, a woman called "History" a young boy "Youth' In the background is Washington DC. The woman points to a copy of the constitution. The names of artists, scientists, and poets surround the edge of the…

Souvenir juglet modelled as the head of Saint Menas.
A souvenir juglet in the form of a head of Saint Menas: large nose and wide painted eyes, a dimpled chin, and large curls across the forehead and flanking the face; hair is also indicated at the…

Obverse Inscription: FL IVL CONSTANTIVS PERP AVG
Reverse Inscription: GLORIA REIPVBLICAE VOT XX MVLT XXX

This item is made up of three distinct parts from three separate time periods. The rock crystal edifice, the votive crown, and the figure of the Virgin Mary. They have been united as unit since at least the inventory of 1325. The rock-crystal…

Obverse Image: Allegorical figure of "Science" presenting "Steam" and "Electricity" to "Commerce" and "Manufacture". Obverser Text: THIS CERTIFIES THAT THERE HAVE BEEN DEPOSITED IN THE TREASURY OF THE UNITED STATES TWO SILVER DOLLARS PAYABLE TO THE…