Dollar - Battle of Manila Bay Admiral George Dewey

Location United States
Year 1898
Type Commemorative medal
Composition
Weight
Diameter 35 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation
Edge
Period Federal republic (1776-date)
Notice
Reference(s) HK#280
Obverse description Raised bust right
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering Admiral Geo. Dewey
Reverse description Battleship, below U. S. S. Olympia--all within beaded circle resembling ship`s rope, looped at top and tied in loose knot at bottom
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering outside 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.
Mintage
Numisquare ID 5220677880
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