French silver medal hallmarked on edge "ARGENT" with unidentified hallmark in cartouche. Obverse: Bust of Commodore John Paul Jones in a tie-wig and uniform, facing right. Legend: "JOANNI PAVLO JONES CLASSIS PRAEFECTO. COMITIA AMERICANA." (The American Congress to John Paul Jones, Commander of the Fleet.) Reverse: The action between Bonhomme Richard and Serapis, frigates. Legend: "HOSTIVM NAVIBVS CAPTIS AVT FVGATIS." (The enemy's vessels captured or scattered.) Exergue: "AD ORAM SCOTIAE XXIII . SEPT . M . DCCLXXVIIII." (Off the coast of Scotland, 23 September 1779). Medal apprx 2-1/8" (56 mm), overall in wood mat and brass frame apprx 4-3/4" x 4-1/4". Medal apprx 2.7 Troy oz.
200/300 Sold $609.50
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