"1812" (post-1881) Captain Stephen Decatur, Jr., USS United States

"1812" (post-1881) Captain Stephen Decatur, Jr., USS United States vs. HMS Macedonian Medal. Second Reverse. Julian NA-9. Bronze. MS-62 BN (NGC). 65.0 mm. Struck from the replacement die prepared in the latter part of 1881, as evidenced by the inscription REPRODUCTION 1881 in exergue below the right side of the naval engagement, which depicts the capture of the British frigate HMS Macedonian during the War of 1812. The original die failed after striking only 150 examples. Provenance: From the Henry Mitchell Collection. Click here for certification details from NGC.

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