1779 (pre-1842) Captain John Paul Jones / Bonhomme Richard vs. Serapis Naval Medal. Original. Paris Mint. Betts-568, Adams-Bentley 8. Bronze. MS-61 BN (PCGS).56.2 mm. 82.0 grams. Plain edge. An incredible fourth offering for an original John Paul Jones in bronze, this more affordable example still delivers full, sharp definition throughout the design. The surfaces show evidence of an old, light cleaning with gently mottled retoning in gray-brown to a base of pale autumn-orange. Wispy handling marks are generally small in size and singularly inconspicuous to the unaided eye, an ancient obverse spot above the letter I in AMERICANA is well concealed under the bust.
