FACE

The face represents one of the most precise versions of the large seal: the rays of lights "piercing the clouds", a white -headed pygargue with the deployed wings holding an olive branch and thirteen arrows in the other, the whole symbolizes peace as well as defense by war. The bird is surmounted by thirteen stars reminiscent of the thirteen original states. The eagle has a head turned towards Olivier's branch, to its right, to symbolize a preference for peace. The Banner E Pluribus Unum ("of several, one") recalls the meeting of the 13 states behind the United States. The 13 original colonies are also recalled by the 13 stripes of the coat of arms, the 13 arrows, the 13 leaves and 13 olives of the olive branch as well as by the "e pluribus unum" sentence which contains 13 letters. Pays and 2022 vintage are also visible. These two cuts are high relief and the work of the engraving is magnified by the inverted polishing.

Reverse

Symbolized by an Indian princess (sitting among bans, an ink), America holds a horn of abundance and welcomes Mercury (alias Hermès, standing on the left wearing a cape and a winged cap), the god of Science and trade in the United States. Basically, you can see a sailboat; Above the mention to Peace and Commerce which means for peace and trade. The date of the independence of the United States is also registered at the bottom: IV Jul MDCCCLXXVI (July 4, 1776), in lowercase below, C. Barber 1876 (the artist who copied F.DUPRE) as well as the name From the original artist, Dupre F., below Mercury.