Spencer Collection of World and U.S. Historical Medals Including So-Called Dollars
MI-251/44 AR, Queene Anne's Bounty


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Set Details
Coin Description: SC50C 1961 SILVER BATTLE OF TIPPECANOE HERALDIC ART MEDAL
Grade: NGC MS 68
Owner: Spencer Collection
 
Set Category: Token & Medals
Set Name: Spencer Collection of World and U.S. Historical Medals Including So-Called Dollars
Slot Name: MI-251/44 AR, Queene Anne's Bounty
Research: See NGC's Census Report for this Coin

Owner's Description

Medal, 1961, AR, BATTLE OF TIPPECANOE SESQUICENTENNIAL, HERALDIC ART MEDAL, Indiana Territory, Silver So Called 50C, NGC MS68, Cert# 3574237-008. The Battle of Tippecanoe was fought on November 7, 1811, between United States forces led by Governor William Henry Harrison of the Indiana Territory and Native American warriors associated with the Shawnee leader Tecumseh. Tecumseh and his brother Tenskwatawa (commonly known as "The Prophet") were leaders of a confederacy of Native Americans from various tribes that opposed U.S. expansion into Native territory. Obv. Battle of Tippecanoe, Sesquicentennial, General Atop Horse with Arms, Indian with Rifle Falling, Date below 1811-1961; Rv. Desolation at Tippecanoe, legend top edge, Indian Standing and another Sitting, Arm Extended, legend bottom, "Tenskwatawa - Tecumseh".

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