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Thomas Truxton Medal (restrike from broken obverse die)
Designed by: Archibald Robertson (American, born Scotland, 1765–1835)
Engraved by: Robert Scot (American (born in Scotland), 1745–1823)
Engraved by: Robert Scot (American (born in Scotland), 1745–1823)
dated 1800, probably struck after 1860
Medium/Technique
Copper
Dimensions
Diameter and weight: 57 mm, 110.1 gm (2 1/4 in., 3.88 oz.)
Credit Line
Gift in memory of James Bishop Peabody
Accession Number1988.277
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CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsNumismatics – Medals
Catalogue Raisonné
Loubat 21; Julian NA-2
DescriptionU.S. Mint Congressional Medal for Captain Thomas Truxtun (1755–1822). Voted by Congress on March 24, 1800. Copper medal. Obverse: Bust of Captain Truxton, in uniform, facing left. Reverse: Relief of naval action between the United States frigate Constellation, of 38 guns, Captain Truxton, and the French frigate, La Vengeance, of 54 guns, Captian Pitot. The Constellation has lost her main mast. Exergue (raised inscription): BY VOTE OF CONGRESS, TO/ THOMAS TRUXTON/24 MAR. 1800.