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Circa 1861 U.S. Mint Dr. Frederick Rose Congressional medal, cataloged Julian PE-29.
Obverse features President James Buchanan and is signed Paquet. Reverse honors Dr. Frederick Rose, Assistant Surgeon of the British Royal Navy, for his humanitarian assistance to the officers and crew of the U.S. Steamer Susquehanna during the 1858 yellow fever outbreak.
Large high-relief bronze U.S. Mint medal.
Diameter: 76.3 mm
Weight: 221 grams
Edge: Plain
Metal: Bronze
Catalog: Julian PE-29
Medal exhibits substantial original-looking age toning/patina with mottled brown, gold and reddish coloration, spotting, surface marks and wear as photographed. Has not been professionally graded or authenticated. Please review photographs carefully.
