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for John Stewart Comitia Americana medal
Engraver
Nicolas Marie Gatteaux
Minter
Paris Mint
Depicted
John Stewart
John Stewart Comitia Americana medal
1780
Place madeParis, France, Europe
Bronze
Overall (diameter): 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm)
Overall: 43 g (1 oz (troy) 7.6 dwt)
Overall: 43 g (1 oz (troy) 7.6 dwt)
INV.10755
This rare specimen is one of only two bronze strikes known of the John Stewart Comitia Americana medal.
DescriptionBronze struck medal with obverse showing Stewart being presented with a palm branch by a Native American, with legend: "JOANNI STEWART COHORTIS PRAEFECTO" and inscription below exergual line: "COMITIA AMERICANA." Reverse shows a battle scene with legend: "STONEY-POINT OPPUGNATUM" and inscription below exergual line: "XV JUL.MDCCLXXIX."MarkingsObverse, above exergual line, at left: "GATTEAUX"; reverse, on exergual line, at left: "GATTEAUX"
ClassificationsMEDALS
