1812 Captain Jacob Jones / USS Wasp vs. HMS Frolic Naval Medal. Julian NA-13. Bronze. 65 mm. By Moritz Furst. MS-63 BN (NGC).This is a deep mahogany medal overall, with a few light contact marks on the obverse precluding a Gem Mint State rating. Fürst prepared the original dies for this type in the spring and summer of 1817, although the reverse broke fairly quickly and had to be replaced in 1821. This is likely a middle to late 19th century striking. It is a handsome piece that would fit comfortably into a specialized collection.
