Jacob Jones
Moritz Fürst
(Hungarian, born in 1782, active in the U.S. 1807–1841)
a sketch by
Thomas Sully
(obverse) (American (born in England), 1783–1872)
about 1812
Object PlaceUnited States
Medium/TechniqueMetal
Credit LineGift of John Templeman Coolidge
Accession number32.152
On View
On viewClassificationsNumismatics
DescriptionThis medal and most of the others shown here were commissioned by the United States Congress to commemorate American naval heroes and victories in the War of 1812. In 1810 Jones, commander of "Wasp," captured the British ship "Frolic."
ProvenanceLent by J. Templeman Coolidge / February 27, 1929
