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John Paul Jones Obverse Splasher

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John Paul Jones Obverse Splasher
Apparently, an obverse white metal splasher of Augustin Dupre's John Paul Jones Medal authorized by Congress and collected in the Comitia Americana Series, 56mm, white metal, Betts-568, Julian NA-1. One of the most popular American Naval medals. High relief portrait right, with blank verso and paper adhesion. Period of manufacture is uncertain. Very fine for type, deep toning.