Medallion - Battles of Saratoga
1976 year| Nickel silver (Antique) | 26.2 g | 39.35 mm |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1976 |
| Composition | Nickel silver (Antique) |
| Weight | 26.2 g |
| Diameter | 39.35 mm |
| Thickness | 2.85 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#380537 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Narrative text over an Eagle with Arrows in one talon and a olive branch in the other standing on a shield
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BATTLES OF SARATOGA
On September 19, 1777,
a British force under
General John Burgoyne fought
an engagement with an American army at
Freeman's farm on Bemis Heights near Saratoga,
N.Y. The second engagement occurred October 7, 1777.
Burgonye attacked the American position but
was driven back. The Americans, led by General
Benedict Arnold, surrounded Burgoyne near
Saratoga, and on October 17, he surrendered.
The battles of Saratoga were the first
major American victories and marked
the turning point of the war.
Designer: W. D. Ashford
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Some of the information about James C. Curtis has not been verified.
James C. Curtis was a postmaster in Memphis, Tennessee. In the early 1970's he commissioned the production of a set of twelve medallions commemorating major events in postal history. This was done in order to promote collecting and generate revenue. Apart from the first medallion which was sterling, each of the medallions were produced in three types of metals, .999 Fine Silver, Nickel-Silver, and Bronze. The US Mint struck the medallions on behalf of the Post Office. The 1 Oz silver rounds were produced with a proof like finish in limited quantities and each one was serial numbered on the edge.
