Medal - AHS Maine donated to Queen Victoria

€147,852.00
LocationUnited States
Year1901
TypeCommemorative medals
CompositionSilver
Weight
Diameter76 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
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Obverse descriptionPort broadside view of the `Maine`, flying three masthead flags: Geneva Cross, Union Jack and US Ensign, above the American Eagle with wings outstretched and bearing the seal on his breast, In his beak he holds a ribbon streaming down on either side with inscription. At bottom the Geneva Cross.
Obverse letteringPresented by the American Ladies Committee
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionWithin a laurel wreath, tied with ribbon below with inscription.
Reverse letteringTo HM Queen Victoria in commemoration of the A.H.S. `Maine` South Africa & China 1899-1901`
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverTiffany & Co., New York, United States (1837-date)
Mintage1901  - -
Catalog ID7566390790
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