American Liberty 1782

"American Liberty" is a silver medal created in 1782 by the French artist Augustin Dupré. The medal depicts the bust of Liberty, a personification of freedom, in profile facing left. Liberty’s hair is flowing and she wears a simple tunic. The inscription "LIBERTAS AMERICANA" (American Liberty) surrounds the bust, along with "4. JUIL. 1776," signifying the date of the Declaration of Independence. This medal is an example of Neoclassical art and was likely created to commemorate the American Revolution.