Copper Medal of Decatur, Stephen Jr., United States, 1779–1820. 1985.90.31

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1985.90.31

Physical Description

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 147.07
    • Diameter (in mm): 64

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Medal
  • Date Range: 1779 - 1820

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1812
  • Material: Copper

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: STEPHANUS DECATUR NAVARCHUS, PUGNIS PLURIBUS, VICTOR.
    • Type: bust to right
    • Portrait: Decatur, Stephen Jr.

  • Reverse

    • Legend: OCCIDIT SIGNUM HOSTILE SIDERA SURGUNT|INTER STA.UNI.NAV.AMERI.
    • Type: two ships, American and British

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1985.90.31
  • Lot: 1985.90
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

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