Medal - History of the American Revolution John Paul Jones Defeats the Serapis

€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
NoticeAnthony Jones
Reference(s) Franklin#ARS-39
Obverse description
Obverse letteringAJ JOHN PAUL JONES DEFEATS THE SERAPIS 1779
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description
Reverse letteringSEPTEMBER 23, 1779 With the valiant cry `I have not yet begun to fight,` John Paul Jones rallies his soldiers and turns near-defeat into a victory that humbles British Navy. FM
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver(FM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-2003)
Mintage1970 FM - Proof - 2 674
Catalog ID1652489370
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