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Auction: 332 - The Numismatic Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 493

1812 Captain Stephen Decatur Medal. Julian NA-9. Bronzed Copper. 65mm. By Moritz Fürst. Uniformed bust of Decatur right, rev. Naval engagement between the American heavy frigate United States and the British frigate HMS Macedonian near Madeira, October 25, 1812. Struck from original dies, middle die state without reverse cuds but with radial crack at 6:30. Dark café au lait. Uncirculated.


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