found Large medallion (almost 2 3/4 " diameter) under a flat rock over 10" deep

[history hunter]

found Large medallion (almost 2 3/4 " diameter) under a flat rock over 10" deep

found Large medallion (almost 2 3/4 " ) under a flat rock over 10" deep. What is it?

 

[nova treasure]

Re: found Large medallion (almost 2 3/4 " diameter) under a flat rock over 10" deep

I tried to send the link, but it wouldn't send. so copy and paste .

Captain Jacob Jones Naval Medal
Date: 1821-1885
Related People:
Person Depicted: Jacob Jones
1768 - 1850

Engraver: Moritz Furst
active in U.S. 1808 - ca. 1841

Artist/Maker: U.S. Mint

Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: diameter: 2 1/2 in. ( 6.3 cm )
Place made: North America, U.S.A.
Description: Bronze struck medal with obverse showing uniformed bust of Jacob Jones facing right with legend: "IACOBUS JONES VIRTUS INARDUA TENDIT." Reverse shows naval battle scene with legend: "VICTORIAM HOSTI MAJORI CELERRIME RAPUIT" and inscription below exergual line: "INTER WASP NAV. AMERI./ET FROLIC NAV. ANG./DIE XVIII OCT./MDCCCXII."

 

[diggummup]

Re: found Large medallion (almost 2 3/4 " diameter) under a flat rock over 10" deep

I see you have this posted twice. I replied in your other thread a little while ago-
http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,425515.0.html

Same medallion as nove treasure, different link-
http://www.nmmprints.com/image/3859...ss-wasp-and-hms-frolic-1812-obverse