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Master Commandant Thomas Macdonough Medal, Julian-NA-15, Mint State Uncertified....
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Description
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
2008 February Long Beach, CA Tokens & Medals Signature Auction #462 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
February, 2008
14th
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