Rare, 1880-1898 U.S. Navy, Shipwreck "Somers", US Mint, Medal, NGC Certified MS69, Modern restrike. Total graded by NGC in Mint State 69 = 1, total graded higher = Zero.

U.S. Mint Medal from the Naval Series, Julian NA-24, Undated yellow bronze indicating a Modern 1880 - 1898 Re-strike, NGC grade MS 69, Special NGC scratch resistant and counterfeit proof holder measuring 4 7/8" by 6 1/2" by 1/2". REFERENCES: NGC certified MS 69, #4912966-006. MAKER: US Mint.

OBVERSE:
Naval scene of the "Somers" sinking. In exergue: (Latin) "SOMERS NAVIS AMERICANA". "C.C. WRIGHT.". "ANTE VERA CRUZ DEC.10th 1846".
REVERSE:
Naval scene of the "Somers" crew rescue. Surrounded in exergue: (Latin) "PRO VITIS AMERICANORUM CONSERVATIS", "ENG. BY. C.C. WRIGHT".

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