HORNREICH COLLECTION of World and U.S. Historical Medals Including So-Called Dollars
1962 HA AR, U.S.S. Constitution
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States United States 1962 |
| Design Description: |
SO-CALLED HALF DOLLARS & HERALDIC ART MEDALS U.S.S. Constitution, Old Ironsides |
| Item Description: |
Silver SC50C 1962 SILVER U.S.S. CONSTITUTION HERALDIC ART MEDAL HK-UNL AR SC50C Heraldic Art Issue |
| Full Grade: |
NGC MS 68 |
| Owner: |
Spencer Collection |
Owner Comments:
Medal, 1962, AR, U.S.S. CONSTITUTION HERALDIC ART MEDAL, NGC MS68, Cert# 2624115-044. So Called 50 Cent MEDAL, Among Finest Known. This is an example of Robert McNamara's works known as "Heraldic Art Medals", which were produced by him, in his garage in Cleveland, Ohio between 1959 and 1978. Obv. "U.S.S. Constitution / "Old Ironsides"; in exergue, 1812-1962"; Rv. " Naval eagle on an anchor, supporting a wreath and trophy ribbons for GUERRIERE and JAVA". The U.S.S. Constitution earned the name "Old Ironsides" by beating the British in multiple sea battles.