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Medal - War of 1812 - Master Commander Jesse D. Elliott
1813 year| Bronze plated copper | 137.4 g | 65 mm |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Type | › Tokens |
| Year | 1813 |
| Composition | Bronze plated copper |
| Weight | 137.4 g |
| Diameter | 65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#120719 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIAM INVENIT VIRTUS AUT FACIT / INTER CLASS. AMERI. ET BRIT. DIE X SEP. MDCCCXIII
Translation: Virtue finds or makes a way / Between the fleets of America and Britain September 10, 1813
Comment
US MintJesse Duncan Elliott (14 July 1782 – 10 December 1845) was a United States naval officer and commander of American naval forces in Lake Erie during the War of 1812, especially noted for his controversial actions during the Battle of Lake Erie.
