OUTSTANDING & RARE 1813 OLIVER H. PERRY BATTLE OF LAKE ERIE SILVER MEDAL.

OUTSTANDING & RARE 1813 OLIVER H. PERRY BATTLE OF LAKE ERIE SILVER MEDAL. One of the rarest medals in the War of 1812 naval series in silver. Three pieces known. Obverse showing bust of Perry facing right surrounded by Oliverus H. Perry Princeps Stagno Eriense. ~ Classam Totam Contudit. Reverse depicts a sea battle scene with inscriptions: Viam Invenit Virtus Aut Facit Inter Class. Ameri. Et Brit Die X. Sep. MDCCCXIII (Valor finds or makes a way. Between the Fleets of America and Britain September 10, 1813.) SIZE: 2-1/2″ dia. CONDITION: Rim below “SS” on bottom with bruise, some light edge nicks, the surface having light scratching and dings, otherwise very good. 9-23907 (14,000-18,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	2048	$0.00	OUTSTANDING & RARE 1813 OLIVER H. PERRY BATTLE OF LAKE ERIE SILVER MEDAL. One of the rarest medals in the War of 1812 naval series in silver. Three pieces known. Obverse showing bust of Perry facing right surrounded by Oliverus H. Perry Princeps Stagno Eriense. ~ Classam Totam Contudit. Reverse depicts a sea battle scene with inscriptions: Viam Invenit Virtus Aut Facit Inter Class. Ameri. Et Brit Die X. Sep. MDCCCXIII (Valor finds or makes a way. Between the Fleets of America and Britain September 10, 1813.) SIZE: 2-1/2″ dia. CONDITION: Rim below “SS” on bottom with bruise, some light edge nicks, the surface having light scratching and dings, otherwise very good. 9-23907 (14,000-18,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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