LOT Old Heritage Auctions  /  2008 Feb Long Beach, CA Tokens & Medals #462  / 

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Capt Jacob Jones Naval Medal, Julian-NA-13, MS

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:280.00 USD Estimated At:320.00 - 480.00 USD
Capt Jacob Jones Naval Medal, Julian-NA-13, MS
<B>Captain Jacob Jones Naval Medal, Julian-NA-13, Mint State Uncertified.</B></I> Bronzed copper, 65 mm, 128.1 gm. Dies by Moritz Furst. Obverse bust left with legend around IACOBUS JONES VIRTUS IN ARDUA ("Jacob Jones, valor seeks difficulties"), FURST.F. (with recutting on FU, original die) on bust truncation. Reverse naval battle scene, legend around and in exergue VICTORIAM HOSTI MAJORI CELERRIME RAPUIT / INTER WASP NAV. AMERI. ET FROLIC NAV. ANG. DIE XVIII OCT. MDCCCXII ("He rapidly gained victory from a superior foe / Between the American vessel <I>Wasp </B></I>and the English ship <I>Frolic </B></I>October 18, 1812"), FURST.F. on exergual line.<BR> This lustrous mahogany-brown piece shows considerable mint luster still remaining on both sides, along with pinkish-purple and bluish accents, but some moderate carbon is also present, largely confined to the obverse. The reverse on its own would likely grade Choice Uncirculated.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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