NA-24. Loss of the Brig Somers Medal, 1846. Copper bronzed, 57.8mm. By Charles Cushing Wright. Choice About Uncirculated. Obv. U.S. Navy ship capsized in Vera Cruz harbor. Rev. Spanish, British and French long boats to the rescue, PRO VITIS AMERICANORUM CONSERVATIS. Handsome red mahogany.
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