Medal - History of the American Revolution Arnold's Ships Delay British at Valcour

€1.00
LocationUnited States
Year1970
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionBronze
Weight12.4 g
Diameter31.85 mm
Thickness2.15 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain with inscription
Period
NoticeNorman E. Nemeth
Reference(s) Franklin#ARS-26
Obverse description
Obverse letteringNN ARNOLD`S SHIPS DELAY BRITISH AT VALCOUR 1776
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description
Reverse letteringOCTOBER 11-13, 1776 Benedict Arnold`s 83-gun fleet is defeated, but does delay the British advance, in battle on Valcour Bay. American survivors slip past foe at night. FM
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver(FM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-2003)
Mintage1970 FM - Proof - 2 674
Catalog ID3185230190
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