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Duvivier, Benjamin: George Washington ca. 1820-1835
Duvivier, Benjamin: George Washington ca. 1820-1835 Image files are licensed as Public Domain Mark 1.0. Berlin, Münzkabinett of the Staatlichen Museen, 18321891. Photography by Karsten Dahmen. Medailleur: Pierre Simon Benjamin Duvivier.
Brenner, Victor David: Carl Schurz 1907
Brenner, Victor David: Carl Schurz 1907 Image files are licensed as Public Domain Mark 1.0. Berlin, Münzkabinett of the Staatlichen Museen, 18321890. Photography by Franziska Vu. Medailleur: Victor David Brenner.
HOSTIBUS PRIMO FUGATIS // BOSTONIUM RECUPERATUM XVII MARTII MDCCLXXVI. Washington on horseback on the left, accompanied by four other mounted officers. In the foreground on the right, on the ground, are two cannon barrels with cannonballs; the front one bears the inscription “DUVIV.”; and in the middle ground on the right is a bastion with two cannons. In the background, the Continental Army is marching toward the city of Boston. Seven large and one small British ship are leaving the city. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
HOSTIBUS PRIMO FUGATIS // BOSTONIUM RECUPERATUM XVII MARTII MDCCLXXVI. Washington on horseback on the left, accompanied by four other mounted officers. In the foreground on the right, on the ground, are two cannon barrels with cannonballs; the front one bears the inscription “DUVIV.”; and in the middle ground on the right is a bastion with two cannons. In the background, the Continental Army is marching toward the city of Boston. Seven large and one small British ship are leaving the city. Translated with DeepL.com (free version) Image files are licensed as Public Domain Mark 1.0. Berlin, Münzkabinett og the Staatlichen Museen, 18259732. Photography by Christian Stoess.
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Collection Intervention on the 250th anniversary of U. S. Independence

04.07.2026 until further notice
Bode-Museum

As part of the “We the People” program initiative organized by the Stiftung Preußischer Kulturbesitz to mark the 250th anniversary of U.S. Independence Day, the Münzkabinett is presenting a collection-based installation. 

To commemorate the anniversary of U. S. Independence, the Münzkabinett is presenting two special displays. The selection of coins and medals illuminates the eventful history of the United States, marked by periods of new beginnings, immigration, and internal conflict. The question of where the dollar gets its name is also addressed. On display is an iconic American medal from the Revolutionary era bearing George Washington’s portrait.

Mondayclosed
Tuesday10 am to 5 pm
Wednesday10 am to 5 pm
Thursday10 am to 5 pm
Friday10 am to 5 pm
Saturday10 am to 6 pm
Sunday10 am to 6 pm
Please note: From 1 July to 3 August 2026, Level 0, which houses the exhibitions Plain Talk and The Baptismal Font from Siena, will remain closed.

Visitor Entrance

Am Kupfergraben, Eingang über die Monbijoubrücke
10178 Berlin

U-Bahn: Friedrichstraße
S-Bahn: Friedrichstraße, Hackescher Markt
Tram: Am Kupfergraben, Hackescher Markt
Bus: Friedrichstraße, U Museumsinsel

partially wheelchair accessible

Tel 030 - 266 42 42 42 (Mon - Fri, 9 am - 4 pm)
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Overview of "We the People - USA 250"