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Captain Johnston Blakely Naval Medal, Julian-NA-6, MS64 NGC....
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Choice Mint State Captain Johnston Blakely Naval Medal, Julian-NA-6
Captain Johnston Blakely Naval Medal, Julian-NA-6, MS64 NGC. Bronzed copper, 65 mm, 133.0 gm. Dies by Moritz Fürst. Obverse bust right, legend around JOHNSTON BLAKELY REIP. FAED. AM. NAV. WASP DUX ("Johnston Blakely, captain of the American federal republic ship Wasp"). FURST.F. below. Reverse EHEU! BIS VICTOR PATRIA TUA TE LUGET PLAUDITQ. ("Alas! Twice conqueror, your country grieves and applauds thee") around, naval battle scene in center, in exergue INTER WASP NAV. AMERI. ET REINDEER NAV. ANG. DIE XXVIII JUNIUS MDCCCXIV ("Between the American ship Wasp and the English vessel Reindeer, June 28, 1814"). FURST.F. at left.This Choice Uncirculated piece offers rich cherry and mahogany tones on both sides, with radiant luster and minimal carbon present. Accompanied by an NGC Photo Certificate. A similar example in a 1991 Stack's sale, lot 28, realized $200.
Auction Info
2008 February Long Beach, CA Tokens & Medals Signature Auction #462 (go to Auction Home page)
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February, 2008
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