LS.12. Philadelphia Medal to Captains Creighton, Low and Stouffer, 1854. Copper bronzed, 74.7mm. By T.B. Welsh. Choice About Uncirculated. Obv. City Arms. Rev. Tribute to Captains and rescue. Handsome red-mahogany patina. Two small rim bruises on obverse at left.
Ex New Netherlands Coin Company, August 24, 1967; earlier, ex Dr. Thomas Hall, Virgil Brand Collections, appraised by B.G. Johnson on May 23, 1935 for $2.50.
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