William Washington at the Battle of Cowpens

Status

Not on view

Date18th Century

Medium/TechniqueBronze

DimensionsOverall: 1 13/16 in. x 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm x 4.6 cm)

Credit LinePurchase, 1981

Object numberW-2825

DescriptionWilliam Washington at Cowpens. Bronze, original dies, plain edge. Collaring mark at 12:00. Choice About Uncirculated.
Obverse: George Washington on horseback, riding over two bodies on the ground while directing his troops in battle; hovering overhead is an angel bearing a laurel wreath in her right hand and branches in her left; "GULIELMO WASHINTON LEGIONIS EQUIT. PRAEFECTO", "COMITIA AMERICAN." in exergue, under the hind feet of the horse are the initials "DUV."
Reverse: within a wreath, tied with ribbon on top and bottom, "QUOD/PARVA MILITUM MANU/STRENUE PROSECUTUS HOSTES/VIRTUTIS INVENITA/PRACLARUM SPECIMEN DEDIT/IN PUGNA AD COMPENS/XVII. JAN. MDCCLXXXI."

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