Image
Description
Maker
Moritz Fürst (Hungarian, 1782 - after 1841), designer
United States Mint (American, 1792-), minter
Title
Captain Stephen Decatur, Jr. Naval Medal
Year
Medium
Materials/Techniques
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Techniques
Materials
bronze Dimensions
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6.5 cm (2 9/16 inches) (diameter)
Signature / Inscription / Marks
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Obv: Stephanus Decatur Navarchus Pugnis Pluribus, Victor.Rev: Occidit Signum Hostile Sidera Surgunt, Inter Sta. Uni. Nav.Ameri.et Macedo.Nav.Aug.Die XXV Octobus MDCCCXII.
Marks: Signed: Fürst F. Reproduction 1881. Credit / Object Number
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Credit
Gift of Henry D. Sharpe
Object Number
31.061 Type
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Tombstone
United States Mint (American, 1792-), minter
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