Cornerstone Medal 上市 Deposited
- Cornerstone Medal. A medallic item placed with other objects in a cornerstone or other place in the foundation when erecting a new building. The custom dates to at least the 15th century and is mentioned in Shakespeare, Coriolanus V,IV: See you youn coin a' the' Capitol, yound corner stone. See foundation medal
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An Encyclopedia of Coin and Medal Technology
For Artists, Makers, Collectors and Curators
COMPILED AND WRITTEN BY D. WAYNE JOHNSON
Roger W. Burdette, Editor