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Auction: 340 - The Numismatic Collectors' Series Sale
Lot: 453

1846 (struck late 1850) Mexican War - Loss of the Somers Medal. Julian NA-24b. Silver, 57.7mm. By Charles Cushing Wright. Sinking ship; SOMERS NAVIS AMERICANA; ANTE VERA CRUZ DEC. 10TH 1846 in ex., rev. Scene of lifeboats heading toward sinking ships; PRO VITIS AMERICANORUM CONSERVATIS; ENG. BY. C.C. WRIGHT. in ex. While chasing a blockade runner off Vera Cruz on Dec. 8, 1846, the brig "U.S.S. Somers" capsized and foundered. Of the crew, 32 died, seven were rescued. On March 3, 1847, Congress authorized medals to be struck to present to those who participated in life-saving efforts. Scratches on edge at 11:00. Toned. Good Very Fine. Ex Evans Kerrigan Collection.

Sold for
$650

Sale 340 Notices
Please note, this is a later 'frosted' strike, ca. late 19th-early 20th century.