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THERE ARE A TOTAL OF ONLY (24) OF THIS TYPE LISTED IN THE NGC CENSUS AS OF 3/2024.
JEFF SHEVLIN SOLD AN NGC GRADED MS 65 DPL ON HIS WEBSITE FOR $795.00.
ANOTHER NGC GRADED MS 63 DPL WAS SOLD BY HERITAGE AUCTIONS WAY BACK IN 2014 FOR $440.63.
HK-104 White Metal. Baker 444B, SH 2-61 WM.
The fifth in a series of eight medals with a large bust of Washington, engraved and issued by George Hampden Lovett to commemorate the Revolutionary Battles of 1776. Also known as the Battle of Valcour Bay, it is generally regarded as the first battle fought by the United Sates Navy. Although the outcome of the battle was the destruction of most of the American ships, the overall campaign delayed the British attempt to cut the colonies in half and eventually lead to the British military disaster at Saratoga the following year.
Issued by George Hampden Lovett, New York City, to commemorate battles of 1776. Series of 8 priced at time of issue in white metal, $2; in bronze, $4; in silver, $14; case for each set, $1.