Silver Uncertain Object, United States. 1974.64.1

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1974.64.1

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Obverse: D G over Maltese Cross. - Ornamented border, Maltese Cross.
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Reverse: (Engraved) P. Clair/ Sabine Pass/ Sept. 8th/ 1863. - Inscription.

Physical Description

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 19.71
    • Diameter (in mm): 39
    • Length: 1.5
  • Authenticity: Forgery

Typological Description

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1974.64.1
  • Lot: 1974.64
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Henry Grunthal-ANS

Description

Affixed bow-loop. Believed to be a postwar fake Davis Guards Medal, Battle of Sabine Pass, ordered by the Confederate Congress. Herringbone edge from host Mexican 8 Reales... gift of Henry Grunthal.

Subjects

  • Category: Confederate States of America

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) (images)
  • Rights: Copyright Undetermined