USS 'Constellation'

Obverse: Port bow view of the US Frigate 'Constellation' under sail. Legend: 'U. S. FRIGATE CONSTELLATION.' Exergue: '1797.' Reverse: An eagle carrying the arms of the United States, below inscription between a carronade and a cannon. Inscription: 'THIS COIN STRUCK FROM PARTS OF THE FRIGATE CONSTELLATION THE FIRST SHIP OF THE U. S. NAVY.'

Object Details

ID: MEC2552
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Commemorative coin
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Vessels: Constellation 1797 (USS)
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 32 mm