| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1861 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Composition | Copper |
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| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
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| Reference(s) | HK#11c |
| Obverse description | Beleaguered Fort |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | Bombardment of Fort Sumter; below all April 12 & 13--1861. |
| Reverse description | Inscription |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | Fort Sumter / was evacuated / with all the honors of war / after a most heroic defense by / Maj. R. Anderson / with a garrison of / 75 men / against / a terrific bombardment / of 30 hours duration / by the So. Ca. Rebels / numbering 8,000. |
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| Numisquare ID | 2836485360 |
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