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1881 Battle of Groton Heights, HK-125, PR65

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1881 Battle of Groton Heights, HK-125, PR65
<B>1881 Battle of Groton Heights, HK-125, PR65 Ultra Cameo NGC.</B></I> White metal, 39.7 mm, "rare" according to Hibler-Kappen (1963). An American soldier and kneeling Indian are shooting over the wall of a fort, and the legend "We Will Not Give Up the Fort, Let the Consequences Be What They May" encircles the rim. Turncoat Benedict Arnold, a native of Norwich, Connecticut, led the British regular forces at the Sept. 6, 1781, Battle of Groton Heights that led to the burning of New London, Connecticut. This lovely proof piece shows much mint frost and strict Gem quality.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)