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Jacob Jones
Moritz Fürst (Hungarian, born in 1782, active in the U.S. 1807–1841)
Possibly after: Thomas Sully (American (born in England), 1783–1872)
Possibly after: Thomas Sully (American (born in England), 1783–1872)
about 1812
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
Metal
Credit Line
Gift of John Templeman Coolidge
Accession Number32.152
ClassificationsNumismatics – Medals
This medal and most of the others shown here were commissioned by the United States Congress to commemorate American naval heroes and victories in the War of 1812. In 1810 Jones, commander of "Wasp," captured the British ship "Frolic."
Catalogue Raisonné
Loubat 26
DescriptionMedal "Jacob Jones (Obverse) Wasp and Frolic (Reverse)
ProvenanceLent by J. Templeman Coolidge / February 27, 1929