Copper Medal of Biddle, Capt. James, United States, 1783–1848. 1967.225.550

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1967.225.550

Physical Description

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 138.093
    • Diameter (in mm): 66

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Medal
  • Date Range: 1783 - 1848

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1815
  • Material: Copper

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: THE CONGRESS OF THE U.S. TO CAPT. JAMES BIDDLE FOR HIS GALLANTRY GOOD CONDUCT AND SERVICES
    • Type: bust to right
    • Portrait: Biddle, Capt. James

  • Reverse

    • Legend: CAPTURE OF THE BRITISH SHIP PENGUIN BY THE U.S. SHIP HORNED| OFF TRISTAN D'ACUNHA / MARCH XXIII . MDCCCXV
    • Type: two ships battling

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1967.225.550
  • Lot: 1967.225
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States