DeWitt WHH 1836-1. Harrison Battle of the Thames Medal Replica, 1836. German Silver holed, 30.8mm. Choice Very Fine. Obv. Military bust r., die crack arcs from rim through 'E' of GEN. Rev. Victory crowns captured arms, miniature copy of the medal voted by Congress for the victory of the Thames, Julian MI-14. This piece is struck in an alloy like Feuchtwanger's Composition, showing pocket-piece wear with a test cut at 3:30.
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