Let's see your exonumia!

I call them Brain Farts I have had 5 today and it's not even Noon yet

 

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Time for 2 more

 

This is one of my favorites from the series.........




Major Henry Lee is depicted on the fifth medal of the series Americas First Medals originally commissioned by the Continental Congress. Major Lee commanded light cavalry and was at the battle for Stony Point under the direction of General Washington to do reconnaissance work and assess the British defenses there. After storming the British positions and upon the achievement of victory by the colonials, Major Lee asked Washington if he could undertake a similar operation at Paulus Hook, now present day Jersey City, NJ. General Washington agreed , but limited Lee to a force of 200 men and made clear to Lee that the main purpose of the operation was to surprise the garrison, take prisoners and to in no way attempt to hold the fort. Just before daybreak on August 19, 1779, Lee's forces stealthily advanced and without firing a shot, cleared the abatis, crossed the ditch around the fort and entered the works. Lee and his men handily captured 158 prisoners and further intended to burn the barracks before embarking on their retreat, but the presence of wounded soldiers and women & children within the confines prevented Lee from doing so. Having achieved their objective, Lee and his men retreated back to Hackensack arriving there safely but were constantly harried by a British force along the way.
The original medal was struck in gold and bears the distinction of being the only medal in this series to be designed by an American, Joseph Wright (1st engraver of the US Mint). The obverse (in Latin) reads: "The American Congress to Henry Lee, major of cavalry." The reverse, inscribed in Latin, reads: "Notwithstanding rivers and ramparts, he conquered, with a handful of men, the enemy by skill and valor, and attached by his humanity those vanquished by his arms. In commemoration of the Battle of Paulus Hook, August 19, 1779."

 

Cool medal and enjoyed the reading.

 

No wonder Bobby was such a BA.
That was great write up Green. Thank you for posting it.

 

I,m gold that we have a few exomnumia threads. Medals can tell a story of history about a country or even town, place work, people. Many medals and tokens will not break the bank but some are pricey.

 

Nice Green!

 

Typing is tough for me

 

A couple comments since you asked...
The phrase "Loi du 27 Juillet 1822" translates to "Act of 27 July 1822", and is most likely not when this medal was minted. It was probably minted on some anniversary later than that, like July 27, 1922. It is also a much more modern design than 1822 would be.

Also the metal content is not going to be .999 silver. If it says "1ARGENT" on the edge, it is .965 silver.

I don't mean to sound like a downer here, that's a nice medal

 

1935 - 1969 General Dynamics.

 

It's not a downer it is nice. I have looking at the edge and there is the word Argent but not 1Argent just the word Argent. In front of the A is 9 and other numbers that are hard to make out. Appreciate your input.

 

Outstanding commentary within your post Mr Green. It shows your serious side and the degree of knowledge you have hidden from us. You should have a pen name and new avatar when you post like this. I'll be more prepared and in the right frame of mind when I read it. :>)

 

Three proud and respected medals of World War II. Steve

 

Aw, shucks Mel........

Sorry I missed you at FUN. I could only attend one day (Saturday).

 

@green18

 

Jefferson National Expansion medal
Was the starting point of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

 

Copper for a Change???
PT-109 WWII Vet & President Medal I have had this since 1962

 

Presidents
Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Harrison, JFK

 

Christopher Columbus Medals.

 

Last 3 or is it 2-1/2 The Treasury is the same on both sides