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Maj Gen Alexander Macomb Military Medal MS63 NGC

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Maj Gen Alexander Macomb Military Medal MS63 NGC
<B>Major General Alexander Macomb Military Medal, Julian-MI-16, MS63 NGC.</B></I> Bronzed copper, 65 mm, 134.2 gm. Dies by Moritz Furst. Obverse bust right, legend around MAJOR GENERAL ALEXANDER MACOMB, FURST.F. beneath truncation of bust. Reverse battle scene at Saranac River and Lake Erie naval battle, legend around and in exergue RESOLUTION OF CONGRESS NOVEMBER 3. 1814. BATTLE OF PLATTSBURGH SEPT. 11. 1814., FURST.F. below.<BR> This example offers premium appeal by way of its lustrous brick-red, prooflike surfaces tinged with cherry-red and ice-blue. A couple of stray carbon flecks on the obverse fail to detract. One of 133 copper examples minted, complete with NGC Photo Certificate.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)