William Washington at the Cowpens, United States, 1781

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One (1) William Washington at the Cowpens medal, (Comitia Americana)

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United States (France), 1781

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Obverse Image: Washington sits on a horse with sword drawn, leading the 3rd Continental Light Dragoons who charge in the background against the British cavalry. Winged Victory flies with Washington with a palm branch in left hand and a laurel crown in right.

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Obverse Text: GULIELMO / WASHINGTON / LEGIONIS / EQUIT / PRAEFECTO / COMITIA / AMERICAN

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Reverse Image: Seven lines of text surrounded by a wreath.

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Reverse Text: QUOD / PARVA / MILITUM / MANU / STRENUE / PROSECUTUS / HOSTES / VIRTUTIS / INGENITAE / PRAECLARUM / SPECIMEN / DEDIT / IN / PUGNA / AD / COWPENS / XVII. / JAN. / MDCCLXXXI

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General Information: Engraved by Benjamin Duvivier.

Date Made: 1781Associated Date: 1781 01 17

Issuing Authority: Congress of the United StatesAssociated Person: Duvivier, BenjaminWashington, WilliamMaker: United States Mint

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: FrancePlace Of Issue: United StatesAssociated Place: United States: South CarolinaFrance

Related Event: Battle of Cowpens, 1781

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See more items in: Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection, Comitia Americana

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Credit Line: Stack family

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.76.23.15Catalog Number: 1977.0393.0015Accession Number: 1977.0393Catalog Number: 76.23.15

Object Name: MedalOther Terms: Medal; Commemorative; Personal

Physical Description: cast, electroplated (overall production method)lead, bronzed (overall metal)circular (overall shape)Measurements: overall: 46 mm; 1 13/16 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-5e68-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1097222

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