Medal - History of the United States Constitution Defeats Guerriere

€394,547.00
LocationUnited States
Year1966-1977
TypeCommemorative medals/Historical medal
CompositionBronze
Weight34.6 g
Diameter44.40 mm
Thickness2.85 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSmooth with inscription Script: Latin Lettering: THE FRANKLIN MINT - SOLID BRONZE
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Franklin#HUS-37
Obverse description
Obverse letteringTHE `CONSTITUTION` DEFEATS THE `GUERRIÈRE` CORNELL AUG. 19, 1812
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description
Reverse lettering1812 JUNE 19 - War with Great Britain proclaimed by President Madison; AUG. 15-16 - Fort Dearborn and Detroit surrender to the British; AUG. 19 - U.S. frigate `Constitution` defeats British frigate `Guerrière`; OCT. 13 -Battles of Queens- ton - American invasion of Canada fails. FM
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver(FM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date)
MintageND (1966-1977) FM - - 24 836
Catalog ID9848251140
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