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This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.

Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons Artist B. H. Recchia
Physical Description The Coin-Tiberius silver medal; Obverse: relief of an art deco style bust and wings, embossed text "THE COIN-TIBERIUS ALL PASSES ART ALONE ENDURING STAYS TO US, THE BUST OUTLASTS THE THRONE", engraved text "B. H. RECCHIA"; Reverse: relief of an art deco style nude male figure, mountain, cloud, and sunrise depicted, embossed text "TOO LOW THEY BUILD WHO BUILD BENEATH THE STARS". Dimensions 3-D: 0.3 × 5.1cm (1/8 × 2 in.)
Materials Silver Alloy
Possible White Metal Plating
Inventory Number A19640325000 Credit Line Donated by the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences Inc. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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