Horatio Gates at Saratoga, United States, 1880 (U.S. Mint copy dies 1880)

Horatio Gates at Saratoga, 1777, obverse
Horatio Gates at Saratoga, 1777, reverse
Description (Brief):

One (1) Horatio Gates at Saratoga medal, (Comitia Americana)

Description (Brief)

United States (France), 1880

Description (Brief)

Obverse Image: Left facing portrait bust of Gates in military uniform.

Description (Brief)

Obverse Text: HORATIO / GATES / DUCI / STRENUO / COMITIA / AMERICANA / N / GATTEAUX

Description (Brief)

Reverse Image: Burgoyne presents his sword to Gates who stands bareheaded on the right, he holds in his left hand his tri-cornered hat; in the background the British army lays down their arms to the American army who stands at attention on the right behind Gates.

Description (Brief)

Reverse Text: SALUS / REGIONUM / SEPTENTRIONAL / HOSTE / AD / SRATOGAM / IN / DEDITION / ACCEPTO / DIE / XVII / OCT / MDCCLXXVII

Description (Brief)

General Information: Engraved by Nicolas-Marie Gatteaux, U.S Mint, electroplated copy, lead plated with copper/bronze.

Date Made: 1880Associated Date: 1777 10 17

Issuing Authority: Congress of the United StatesAssociated Person: Gates, HoratioManufacturer: United States Mint

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United StatesPlace Of Issue: United States

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

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Credit Line: Library of Congress

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.67.98169Accession Number: 275799Catalog Number: 67.98169

Object Name: MedalOther Terms: Medal; Commemorative; Personal

Physical Description: cast, electroplated (overall production method)lead, bronzed (overall metal)circular (overall shape)Measurements: overall: 54.9 mm; 2 5/32 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-264f-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1097163

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