Nathanael Greene at Eutaw Springs, France, 1781 (Original dies)

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One (1) Nathanael Greene at Eutaw Springs medal, (Comitia Americana)

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United States (France), 1781

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Obverse Image: Half-length portrait of Greene facing left.

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Obverse Text: NATHANIELI / GREEN / EGREGIO / DUCI / COMITIA / AMERICANA

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Reverse Image: Winged Victory stands on implements of war with a laurel wreath in her right hand and a palm branch in her left.

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Reverse Text: SALUS / REGIONUM / AUSTRALIUM / HOSTIBUS / AD / EUTAW / DEBELLATIS / DIE / VIII / SEPT / MDCCLXXXI / DUPRE

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General Information: Original dies.

Date Made: 1781

Obverse Engraver: Dupre, AugustinReverse Engraver: Dupre, AugustinManufacturer: United States Mint

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: FrancePlace Of Issue: United States

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Credit Line: Govt Transfer: US DOTT USM

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1988.0063.0073Catalog Number: 1988.0063.0073Accession Number: 1988.0063

Object Name: Medal

Physical Description: struck (overall production method)bronze (overall metal)circular (overall shape)Measurements: overall: 55.8 mm; 2 3/16 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-39a6-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1097420

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