William Washington at the Cowpens, France, 1781 (Paris Mint, original dies)

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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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Rim Text: Bronze

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General Information: Engraved by Benjamin Duvivier, original die strike; bird hallmark [?] on edge indicates Paris Mint striking.

Date Made: 1781

Manufacturer: Paris Mint

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: FranceAssociated Place: United States: South Carolina, Cowpens

Related Event: Battle of Cowpens, 1781

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1991.0009.0558Catalog Number: 1991.0009.0558Accession Number: 1991.0009

Object Name: Medal

Physical Description: struck (overall production method)bronze (overall metal)circular (overall shape)Measurements: overall: 46.4 mm; 1 13/16 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-5e6a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1097226

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