Dollar - Battle of Manila Bay Admiral George Dewey

€1.00
LocationUnited States
Year1898
TypeCommemorative medal
Composition
Weight
Diameter35 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
Technique
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) HK#280
Obverse descriptionRaised bust right
Obverse letteringAdmiral Geo. Dewey
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionBattleship, below U. S. S. Olympia--all within beaded circle resembling ship`s rope, looped at top and tied in loose knot at bottom
Reverse letteringoutside around Manila Bay May 1, 1898. NOTE: Two varieties known, with and without loop at top of rope on reverse; both varieties have similar rarity.
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1898  - -
Catalog ID5220677880
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