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Medal - History of the American Revolution John Paul Jones Defeats the Serapis
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1970 (1970-1976) |
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| Diameter | 31.85 mm |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a dynamic high-relief scene depicting a naval battle on the deck of a ship, with multiple figures engaged in combat amid fallen rigging and masts. A central figure is shown in a commanding pose holding a speaking trumpet, likely representing John Paul Jones rallying his crew. The legend in the lower field reads JOHN PAUL JONES DEFEATS THE SERAPIS with the date 1779 below. |
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| Obverse lettering | AJ JOHN PAUL JONES DEFEATS THE SERAPIS 1779 |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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