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

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Capt. James Biddle Naval Medal, Julian-NA-5, Unc

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
Capt. James Biddle Naval Medal, Julian-NA-5, Unc
<B>Captain James Biddle Naval Medal, Julian-NA-5, Mint State Uncertified.</B></I> Bronzed copper, 65 mm, 126.9 gm. Dies by Moritz Furst. Obverse bust left, legend THE CONGRESS OF THE U.S. TO CAPT. JAMES BIDDLE FOR HIS GALLANTRY GOOD CONDUCT AND SERVICES around, FURST.F. below bust in field. Reverse battle scene, legend around and in exergue CAPTURE OF THE BRITISH SHIP PENGUIN BY THE U.S. SHIP HORNET OFF TRISTAN D'ACUNHA MARCH XXIII MDCCCXV. The Union Jack floats in the water, with smoke erupting from the American cannon. This reddish-brown example has a Choice reverse, but several carbon spots mar the obverse. Mint luster is seen on both sides. Accompanied by an NGC nongrade tag stating "Corrosion." Still, an attractive example of this naval medal, with a dramatic battle scene.<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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