George Croghan medal, United States, 1837

Description (Brief):

One (1) George Croghan medal

Description (Brief)

United States, 1837

Description (Brief)

Obverse Image: Bust of Colonel George Croghan facing right.

Description (Brief)

Obverse Text: PRESENTED BY CONGRESS TO COLONEL GEORGE CROGHAN / - 1835 - / FURST.F

Description (Brief)

Reverse Image: Battle scene with marching soldiers, fort, and ships in the distance.

Description (Brief)

Reverse Text: PARS MAGNA FUIT / SANDUSKY / 2: AUGUST. 1813 / FURST.F.

Date Made: 1837

Obverse Engraver: Furst, MoritzReverse Engraver: Furst, MoritzManufacturer: United States Mint

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United StatesPlace Of Issue: United States

Related Event: War of 1812

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1991.0009.0589Catalog Number: 1991.0009.0589Accession Number: 1991.0009

Object Name: Medal

Physical Description: struck (overall production method)bronze (overall metal)circular (overall shape)Measurements: overall: .5 cm x 6.5 cm; 3/16 in x 2 9/16 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-6473-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1097539

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