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Medal - Captain John Paul Jones Restrike
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1779 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | High-relief right-facing bust of John Paul Jones in naval uniform with epaulette and cravat, modeled after the Houdon portrait, with the engraver's signature DUPRÉ. F. on the truncation. The legend arcs around the upper periphery, with COMITIA AMERICANA inscribed along the lower border, flanked by small floral ornaments. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Finely detailed naval battle scene in high relief depicting the engagement between USS Bonhomme Richard and HMS Serapis on 23 September 1779, showing multiple sailing warships amid cannon smoke and debris-strewn seas. The exergue bears a two-line inscription giving the date and location of the battle, followed by the engraver's signature DUPRÉ. F., with the main legend arcing around the upper field. |
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