JAA Philippine Medals & Tokens
Copper Medal Celebrating Admiral Dewey's- Victory in the Battle of Manila Bay, Honeycutt 57, Honeycutt Plate 2nd Edition

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Coin Details

Item Description: COPPER UNDATED PHILIPPINE HONEYCUTT-57 ADMIRAL DEWEY-MANILA BAY HONEYCUTT PLATE 2ND ED.
Full Grade: NGC MS 62
Owner: JAA

Set Details

Custom Sets: JAA Philippine Medals & Tokens
Philippine Pedigrees
Competitive Sets: This coin is not competing in any sets.
Research: NGC Coin Explorer

Owner Comments:

ADMIRAL DEWEY-MANILA BAY MEDAL
Honeycutt-57 (2nd Edition) Honeycutt-55-9 (Third Edition)
Honeycutt Plate Medal

Diameter: 30 mm
Composition: Copper

OBVERSE
Bust of Admiral George Dewey facing left

REVERSE
The reverse features a surprisingly accurate depiction of the Battle of Manila Bay. The American Far East Squadron can be seen steaming in line of battle formation in the upper portion of the medal. The lower portion of the medal depicts the Spanish Pacific Fleet fighting from their anchored position close in to shore, and the Spanish Costal Artillery batteries.

NGC MS62 BN

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