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Medal - War of 1812 - Captain Lewis Warrington
1814 year| Bronze plated copper | 128.1 g | 65 mm |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Type | › Tokens |
| Year | 1814 |
| Composition | Bronze plated copper |
| Weight | 128.1 g |
| Diameter | 65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#120727 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend around and in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRO PATRIA PARATUS AUT VINCERE AUT MORI / INTER PEACOCK NAV. AMERI. ET EPERVIE NAV. ANG. DIE XXIX MAR. (sic) MDCCCXIV
Translation: Ready to conquer or die for his country / Between the American vessel Peacock and the British ship Epervier March 29, 1814, FURST.F. to lower right (R broken at top [signifying an original reverse], second F again higher and out of line).
Comment
US MintLewis Warrington (3 November 1782 – 12 October 1851) was an officer in the United States Navy during the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812. He temporarily served as the Secretary of the Navy.
