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Master Commandant Thomas Macdonough Medal
Julian-NA-15, Mint State

Master Commandant Thomas Macdonough Medal, Julian-NA-15, Mint State Uncertified. Bronzed copper, 65 mm, 134.1 gm. Dies by Moritz Fürst. Obverse bust right, legend around THO. MACDONOUGH. STAGNO CHAMPLAIN CLAS. REG. BRIT. SUPERAVIT ("Thomas Macdonough defeated the British Royal Fleet on Lake Champlain"), FURST.F. at lower right bust edge (with broken R in FURST signifying an original obverse). Reverse (as in Cassin medal, Julian-NA-8) naval battle scene, around and in exergue UNO LATERE PERCUSSO. ALTERUM IMPAVIDE VERTIT. INTER CLASS. AMERI. ET BRIT. DIE XI SEPT. MDCCCXIIII ("Beaten on one side, he fearlessly turns to the other / Between the American and British fleets September 11, 1814), FURST.F. at right on exergual line.
This lustrous, prooflike piece shows mahogany-brown surfaces with cherry-red accents, but moderate carbon is noted on both sides. Comes with NGC nongrade sticker stating "Corrosion," but still a pleasing Mint State acquisition. A specimen in the memorable Kessler-Spangenberger sale (NASCA, 4/1981, lot 1705) brought $375 against a presale estimate of $100.


Auction Info

Auction Dates
February, 2008
14th Thursday
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Sold on Feb 14, 2008 for: $345.00
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