1979 Whitley Mint John Paul Jones Commemorative Gold 1 oz Unc
Product Description
1979 Whitley Mint- John Paul Jones gold medallion, 1 troy oz .999 fine gold, high relief.
Struck to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Flamborough Head between Jones' Bonhomme Richard and HMS Serapis, on September 23rd, 1779.
This beautiful high-relief medallion was minted at a small mint operated by Harold Whitley of Darby, Montana in 1979.
Obverse features John Paul Jones facing left, with the Bonhomme Richard in the background, inscriptions "JOHN PAUL JONES" above, "1779 200th ANNIVERSARY 1979" below, with the famous quote "I have not yet begun to fight". The reverse depicts the two ships locked in battle, with "BONHOMME RICHARD VS. SERAPIS" inscribed above and "SEPTEMBER 23 1779" below.
Incused around the rim of the coin is "WHITLEY MINT, HAMILTON, MT NO XXX OF 1000 ONE OUNCE .999+ F. GOLD"
This listing is for the gold medallion only.
Originally sold with a handmade box (crafted to resemble an old treasure chest) and parchment scroll tucked into the lid detailing the significance of the coin. Perhaps all of them were sold with the "chest" and scroll but after many years the box gets lost while the medallion was kept in a secure place.
Additional pictures on request.
Mr Whitley received a trademark for the name "American Eagle" in 1981, 5 years before the US Mint started producing theirs. It is unknown if they had to pay any royalties as the trademark status shows that the the trademark was abandoned in 1983.
Struck to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Flamborough Head between Jones' Bonhomme Richard and HMS Serapis, on September 23rd, 1779.
This beautiful high-relief medallion was minted at a small mint operated by Harold Whitley of Darby, Montana in 1979.
Obverse features John Paul Jones facing left, with the Bonhomme Richard in the background, inscriptions "JOHN PAUL JONES" above, "1779 200th ANNIVERSARY 1979" below, with the famous quote "I have not yet begun to fight". The reverse depicts the two ships locked in battle, with "BONHOMME RICHARD VS. SERAPIS" inscribed above and "SEPTEMBER 23 1779" below.
Incused around the rim of the coin is "WHITLEY MINT, HAMILTON, MT NO XXX OF 1000 ONE OUNCE .999+ F. GOLD"
This listing is for the gold medallion only.
Originally sold with a handmade box (crafted to resemble an old treasure chest) and parchment scroll tucked into the lid detailing the significance of the coin. Perhaps all of them were sold with the "chest" and scroll but after many years the box gets lost while the medallion was kept in a secure place.
Additional pictures on request.
Mr Whitley received a trademark for the name "American Eagle" in 1981, 5 years before the US Mint started producing theirs. It is unknown if they had to pay any royalties as the trademark status shows that the the trademark was abandoned in 1983.
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We now offer a 1% discount for credit card orders over the phone (Paypal can only be completed online) so call to place your order (during business hours only please!).
For the lower Check/MO (Cash) price please Email us.
Quantity discounts available!
Have some to sell? Please Email us and let us make you an offer (our buy prices for most common items are here). Selling to Montana Rarities is simple, easy and hassle free.
