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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 |
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| Composition | Bronze |
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| Obverse lettering | AJ JOHN PAUL JONES DEFEATS THE SERAPIS 1779 |
| Reverse description | The reverse displays a polished dark field bearing a relief vignette of crossed military drums, a musket, and a tricorn hat at the upper center. Below, a multi-line commemorative inscription in italic lettering fills the field, with the date at the top of the text block. |
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| Reverse lettering | SEPTEMBER 23, 1779 With the valiant cry "I have not yet begun to fight," John Paul Jones rallies his sailors and turns near-defeat into a victory that humbles British navy. |
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