Heraldic Art Medals
1965 Eli Whitney


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Coin Description:
Grade: NGC MS 69
Owner: Don "Smitty" Smith
 
Set Category: Token & Medals
Set Name: Heraldic Art Medals
Slot Name: 1965 Eli Whitney
Research: See NGC's Census Report for this Coin

Owner's Description

"The Battle of Tippecanoe was one which probably need never have occurred, but once fought, was historically significant because it ended the recurring dream of an all-Indian confederation against the white man's westward movement, and efectively ended Indian resistance in the entire Northwest Territory. Protagonists were William Henry Harrison, governor of the Indiana Territory; Tecumsah, a Shawnee chief whose eloquence and nobility made his name popular for many white children of the period, and his visionary, demented brother, Tenskwatawa, "the Prophet". If Tecumseh's travels to rally all the tribes and his acceptance of British arms were threatening, the Indian had excuse enough to fear the forced treaties which continually ate away at hunting grounds. If Harrison's march from Vincennes was provocative, the settlers had fresh memories of the bloody Ohio massacres; if the resulting victory was not really justification for the popular acclaim which led to the presidency, at least Harrison had his entire camp up and ready before dawn. If the Prophet's treacherous, headlong attack dissipated Tecumseh's buildup of arms, warriors and corn to no avail, he felt little choice with Harrison's superior forces camped at his doorstep". The obverse design; "An attacking Indian is downed by a mounted militiaman wearing the curious Army uniform hat of the 1810-13 period. Legend above: BATTLE OF TIPPECANOE / SESQUICENTENNIAL: 1811-1961". The reverse: "The Prophet tries to explain the premature attack to the returning Tecumseh (Feb.1812). Legend above: DESOLATION AT TIPPECANOE; in exergue: TENSKWATAWA/TECUMSEH".

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