Commodore Edward Preble Naval Action Against Tripoli

€387,925.00
LocationUnited States
Year1804
TypeCommemorative medals › Military medals
CompositionBronze
Weight87.92 g
Diameter65.2 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
PeriodFederal republic (1776-date)
NoticeJohn Reich
Reference(s) Julian#NA-3, Slg. Wurzbach#7692, Montagu#E1
Obverse descriptionUniformed bust facing left.
Obverse letteringEDWARDO PREBLE DUCI STRENUO COMITIA AMERICANA
(Translation: Edward Preble Strength to lead the American Committee)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionFleet of ships on the ocean attacking a fort on shore with smoke rising from the fort.
Reverse letteringVINDICI COMERCII AMERICANI ANTE TRIPOLI MDCCCIV.
(Translation: American trade champion Before Tripoli 1804)
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverUnited States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date)
Mintage1804  - - 200
Catalog ID1591493420
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