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Medal - America's First Medals John Paul Jones, US Mint restrike
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1973 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing bust of John Paul Jones in military uniform with epaulette, rendered in high relief. The circumferential Latin legend reads JOANNI PAVLO JONES CLASSIS PRAEFECTO, with COMITIA AMERICANA at the base, separated by small floral stops. |
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| Obverse lettering | JOANNI PAVLO JONES CLASSIS PRAEFECTO. COMITIA AMERICANA. |
| Reverse description | Dynamic naval battle scene in high relief depicting multiple sailing warships engaged in combat, with billowing sails, cannon smoke, and turbulent seas. A Latin legend arcs around the upper field, and the date and location inscription AD ORAM SCOTIAE XXIII SEPT. M.DCCLXXVIIII appears in the lower exergue. |
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