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Commodore Edward Preble Naval Action Against Tripoli
Location | United
States |
Year | 1804 |
Type | Commemorative medals › Military medals |
Composition | Bronze |
Weight | 87.92 g |
Diameter | 65.2 mm |
Thickness | |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | |
Edge | |
Period | Federal republic
(1776-date) |
Notice | John Reich |
Reference(s) | Julian#NA-3, Slg. Wurzbach#7692, Montagu#E1 |
Obverse description | Uniformed bust facing left. |
Obverse lettering | EDWARDO
PREBLE DUCI STRENUO COMITIA AMERICANA (Translation: Edward Preble Strength to lead the American Committee) |
Obverse script | Latin |
Reverse description | Fleet of ships on the ocean attacking a fort on shore with smoke rising from the fort. |
Reverse lettering | VINDICI COMERCII AMERICANI
ANTE TRIPOLI
MDCCCIV. (Translation: American trade champion Before Tripoli 1804) |
Reverse script | Latin |
Engraver | United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date) |
Mintage | 1804 - - 200
|
Catalog ID | 1591493420 |
Comments | |