Captain Jacob Jones and the action between USS Wasp and HMS Frolic

€452,929.00
LocationUnited States
Year1812
TypeCommemorative medals/Event medals
CompositionBronze
Weight
Diameter65 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
NoticeMoritz Fürst
Reference(s) Julian#NA-13
Obverse descriptionUniformed bust facing right.
Obverse letteringIACOBUS JONES VIRTUS IN ARDUA TENDIT FURST. F.
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionNaval battle scene with USS Wasp and HMS Frolic.
Reverse letteringVICTORIAM HOSTI MAJORI CELERRIME RAPUIT INTER WASP NAV. AMERI. ET FROLIC NAV. ANG. DIE XVIII OCT. MDCCCXII. FURST. F.
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1812  - MDCCCXII -
Catalog ID5164819690
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