Naval Medals

"1804" Commodore Edward Preble / War with Tripoli Medal. Original Dies. Copper Electrotype. 65.2 mm. Julian NA-3. Mint State.

Very high quality 19th century electrotype, taken from an example in a very early die state. Finished in an overall semi reflective brick red mahogany patina, with one dark spot directly above Preble's head.

From the Richard Jewell Collection.