1846 Loss of the Brig Somers. Bronze. 58 mm. Julian NA-24. Mint State.Beautiful mahogany-brown surfaces exhibit a lively satin texture on both sides. Sharply defined throughout with only wispy handling marks -- most in the open reverse field areas -- precluding a Choice rating. This is a famous Mexican-American War medal by Charles Cushing Wright, depicting the sinking of the brig emSomers/em in exacting detail.From the Q. David Bowers Collection.
