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Oliver H. Perry Medal, Julian-NA-19, MS62 NGC

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:320.00 - 480.00 USD
Oliver H. Perry Medal, Julian-NA-19, MS62 NGC
<B>Master Commandant Oliver H. Perry Naval Medal, Julian-NA-19, MS62 NGC.</B></I> Bronzed copper, 59 mm, 114.7 gm. Misattributed by NGC as Julian-NA-20, but that medal has a completely different reverse with a naval scene. Dies by Moritz Furst. Obverse bust right, legend around OLIVERUS HAZARD PERRY. PRO PATRIA VICIT ("Oliver Hazard Perry. He conquered for his country."), in exergue PRESENTED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF PENNSYLVANIA. Engraver's name missing from obverse, as Julian notes for NA-19. Reverse WE HAVE MET THE ENEMY; AND THEY ARE OURS / PERRY above space for engraving a name and the word TO, above IN TESTIMONY OF HIS PATRIOTISM AND BRAVERY IN THE NAVAL ACTION ON LAKE ERIE SEPTEMBER 10. 1813.<BR> This unawarded bronzed copper medal shows appealing, deep walnut-brown surfaces that are relatively free of distractions, save for a single mentionable spot of carbon just below the bust on the obverse. Comes with NGC Photo Certificate with the Julian-NA-20 misattribution. This piece is similar to lot 1710 in the illustrious Kessler-Spangenberger sale (NASCA, 4/1981) which brought $325 against a presale estimate of $150, but this piece is 58 mm while Kessler-Spangenberger was 65 mm.<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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