Medal awarded to General Daniel Morgan for his brilliant tactical victory at the Cowpens in South Carolina in 1781. He was admitted as an original member of the Society of the Cincinnati in the state of Virginia. Morgan abided by these orders until the British discovered his tactics. GENERAL DANIEL MORGAN "AMERICA'S FIRST MEDALS" IN HOLDER - PEWTER - U.S. MINT. Morgan used Tarleton’s tactics against him, combined with his riflemen’s accuracy and longer range to inflict massive damage from the distance. 0 bids. Part of a set. Emmet Collection of Manuscripts Etc. Any way you look at it, it is an exquisite piece. See prices and values for U.S. Mint Medals - Modern in the NGC Coin Price Guide. The Daniel Morgan at Cowpens medal is one of the great medallic masterpieces of the American Revolution, executed by Augustin Dupré. General Daniel Morgan, who was presented a gold medal for leading his troops to the brilliant tactical victory at the Cowpens in South Carolina in 1781. One of the most gifted battlefield tacticians of the American Revolutionary War, he later commanded the troops that suppressed the Whiskey Rebellion. Betts-593. Daniel Morgan (July 6, 1736–July 6, 1802) rose from humble beginnings to become one of the Continental Army's finest tacticians and leaders. The generals of the American Revolution. Medal: Daniel Morgan. As part of his settling down in 1782, he joined the Presbyterian Church and built a new house near Winchester, Virginia. Morgan retired in 1779, only to be asked to return a year later and was promoted to brigadier general by Horatio Gates. Choice About Uncirculated. As part of his settling down in 1782, he joined the Presbyterian Church and, using Hessianprisoners of war, built a new house near Winch… In 1790, Congress granted Morgan a gold medal for his victory at Cowpens. His company of Virginians came to be called Morgan’s Riflemen throughout the duration of the war. His company of Virginians came to be called Morgan’s Riflemen throughout the duration of the war. Daniel Morgan (30 April 1830 – 9 April 1865) was an Australian bushranger.Morgan has been described as "the most bloodthirsty ruffian that ever took to the bush in Australia" and “one of the most determined and bloodthirsty of colonial freebooters”. Daniel Morgan (c. 1735 – July 6, 1802) was an American pioneer, soldier, and United States Representative from Virginia. U.S. Mint/Dupre, Augustin (1748-1833) 20th century. Betts-593. Free shipping. “America’s First Medals” General Daniel Morgan and Major Henry Lee from my collection. Daniel Morgan at the Cowpens, United States, 1839 (Struck from 1839 Barré dies) Replica Daniel Morgan at the Cowpens Medal, United States, 1976 Link to Smithsonian homepage Replica Daniel Morgan at the Cowpens Medal, United States, 1976 Description (Brief) One (1) Replica Daniel Morgan at the Cowpens Medal (Comitia Americana) United States (France), 1976 Obverse Image: Morgan leads an infantry change on horseback against a retreating British cavalry; another cavalry charge is visible in the background. $4.15 shipping. After Morgan returned home to Charles Town, he turned his attention to investing in land, rather than clearing it, and eventually built an estate of more than 250,000 acres (1,000 km2). See all set records. Washington, D.C. 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Morgan led one of ten riffle companies at the Siege of Boston and quickly earned a name for himself as both a military tactician and soldier. The Comitia Americana (American committee) medals were a series of pieces that were awarded to heroes of the American Revolutionary War. or Best Offer. This bronze strike was issued by the U.S. Mint from copy dies made in 1839. $27.99. Many accounts of his activities, particularly in the years after his death, emphasise his brutality and erratic behaviour but Morgan … Medal: Daniel Morgan (obverse) Medal: Daniel Morgan (obverse) Date unknown. before 1880. Of the two original copper Morgan at Cowpens medals in the Adams Collection, the first realized $55,200, a very strong price. 56.1 mm, 1069.8 grains. Unknown if real. Circular bronze Comitia Americana series medal titled "Daniel Morgan at the Cowpens." Shipped with USPS First Class. Obverse: An Indian, emblematic of America, crowns General Morgan with a laurel wreath; in the background is a trophy of arms and flags. Library locations The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection Shelf locator: MEZP Shelf locator: MEZP Genres Prints Notes >
Plain concave edge. Morgan abided by these orders until the British discovered his tactics. Paris Mint. In 1781, when Brigadier General Daniel Morgan was awarded a gold medal, Lieutenant Colonel William Washington and Lieutenant-Colonel John Eager Howard were awarded silver medals. ... Charles Wyllys Betts, American Colonial History Illustrated by Contemporary Medals, 1964 reprint (New York: Scott Stamp … Jules Dupré (French, 1811-1889). Part of a set. Medal of Daniel Morgan, the Battle of Cowpens. Three Congressional medals were awarded for actions at the Cowpens, including that of Daniel Morgan. Engraved by Augustin Dupre. Extremely Rare Original Daniel Morgan at Cowpens Medal in Silver Former Record Holder for Most Valuable American Medal Ever Sold Unique in Private Hands 1781 Daniel Morgan at Cowpens medal. Comitia Americana Medals Daniel Morgan Morgan led one of ten riffle companies at the Siege of Boston and quickly earned a name for himself as both a military tactician and soldier. 56.1 mm, 1211.8 grains. Shipping and handling. George Washington is called “the father of his country,” but it’s become widely known that he was also America’s most “badass” founding father. Obverse: Figure of Daniel Morgan on right crowned by female … Morgan used Tarleton’s tactics against him, combined with his riflemen’s accuracy and longer range to inflict massive damage from the distance. 4.7 - 5.1 mm thick. Original. One of the most beautiful of the medals was awarded to General Daniel Morgan for his victory at the Battle of the Cowpens on January 17, 1781. or Best Offer. His new orders were to simply annoy British General Cornwallis and distract his men, allowing Nathanael Greene’s men to recover (see Nathanael Greene’s medal). His men stopped to reload their muskets and riffles, inviting to British to commence with Tarleton’s quick advance, just in time to brutally fire close-range at the advancing British. $3.00. Silver. Medal: Daniel Morgan. Daniel Morgan: Secret Weapon of the Revolutionary War. His new orders were to simply annoy British General Cornwallis and distract his men, allowing Nathanael Greene’s men to recover (see Nathanael Greene’s medal). Plain concave edge, witness line or collaring mark at 4:00 relative to the obverse. Bronze; diameter: 5.8 cm (2 5/16 in.). Replica Daniel Morgan at the Cowpens Medal, United States, 1976 Description (Brief) One (1) Replica Daniel Morgan at the Cowpens Medal (Comitia Americana) United States (France), 1976 Obverse Image: Morgan leads an infantry change on horseback against a retreating British cavalry; another cavalry charge is visible in the background. He also went on to serve one term in the House of Representatives as a Federalist. Original. Copper. Choice Extremely Fine. Copper. During the War of 1812 , if a ship's captain was awarded a gold medal, sometimes his officers would receive silver duplicates. View retail prices from actual, documented dealer transactions. Another Choice Original Daniel Morgan at Cowpens Medal in Bronze One of Four in Private Hands 1781 Daniel Morgan at Cowpens medal. He then prepared for direct confrontation at the Battle of the Cowpens in 1781 against Colonel Banastre Tarleton's British Legion. Morgan continued to serve in the militia, leading a force against the Whiskey Rebellion agitators in 1794. Volulme 5: Daniel Morgan. The son of Welsh immigrants, he initially saw service in the French and Indian War as a teamster before putting his marksmanship skills to use as a colonial ranger. https://www.nps.gov/cowp/learn/historyculture/daniel-morgan.htm Medal, Commemorative. Relating to American History. This item will ship to United States, but the seller has not specified shipping options. OF TREASURY MEDAL w/ Case. He then prepared for direct confrontation at the Battle of the Cowpens in 1781 against Colonel Banastre Tarleton's British Legion. Between 12th and 14th Streets Early years. Lettering: Medallic First Day Covers 1973 Postmasters of America stamps. Again, the primary striking was in gold. He turned his attention to investing in land rather than clearing it, and eventually built an estate of more than 250,000 acres (1,000 km ). Struck by the U.S. Mint, 20th century, after designs by Augustin Dupré (1748-1833). The second commanded $78,000, an extremely strong price. His company of Virginians came to be called Morgan’s Riflemen throughout the duration of the war. Bronze die-struck medal featuring two standing figures on the obverse and a battle scene on the reverse. One (1) Replica Daniel Morgan at the Cowpens Medal (Comitia Americana) United States (France), 1976 Obverse Image: Morgan leads an infantry change on horseback against a retreating British cavalry; another cavalry charge is visible in the background. GENERAL DANIEL MORGAN MEDAL (LOT MM78) US MINT DEPT. The Cowpens is viewed as the tactical masterpiece of the Revolutionary War by modern military historians. The Congress awarded him a He named the home Saratogaafter his victory in New York. Three Congressional medals were awarded for actions at the Cowpens, including that of Daniel Morgan. Constitution Avenue, NW Morgan resigned his commission after serving six-and-a-half years, and at 46 returned home to Frederick County. Morgan led one of ten riffle companies at the Siege of Boston and quickly earned a name for himself as both a military tactician and soldier. Daniel Morgan at the Cowpens, United States, 1839 (Struck from 1839 Barré dies), Replica Daniel Morgan at the Cowpens Medal, United States, 1976, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, African Art, Assistant Secretary for Communications and External Affairs. 4.6 - 4.8 mm thick. His men stopped to reload their muskets and riffles, inviting to British to commence with Tarleton’s quick advance, just in time to brutally fire close-range at the advancing British. Medal US Daniel Morgan - Cowpens (Comitia Americana) 1781 This medal was originally struck by the Paris Mint in 1790, and later by the US Mint in and after 1839, to honor General Daniel Morgan for his victory over British forces at the Battle of the Cowpens, January, 1781. Paris Mint. Medal awarded to Daniel Morgan Collection. See all set records. Honorand: Daniel Morgan, American, 1736–1802. The Cowpens is viewed as the tactical masterpiece of the Revolutionary War by modern military historians. Medal: Daniel Morgan . Date unknown. Morgan retired in 1779, only to be asked to return a year later and was promoted to brigadier general by Horatio Gates. Daniel Morgan died on July 6, 1802 at Winchester, Virginia where he was buried. Three Congressional medals were awarded for actions at the Cowpens, including that of Daniel Morgan. United States of America. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Ending May 10 at 12:31PM PDT 4d 9h. Original strikings of Daniel Morgan at Cowpens medals in silver were made, too. All but one of the medals was made by the French in Paris. The victory ended a bitter two-year period of defeat and persecution in the struggle for independence and brought renewed spirit to the fight. The original was engraved by Augustin Dupre, and struck in gold. General Daniel Morgan was honored by Congress in 1781, but the original gold medal was not struck until 1789 or 1790. 1973 America's First Medals of the America Revolution 11 MEDALS. M.1963.1025.7.1. Morgan's original medal was lost, and Congress authorized another gold medal in 1836 for an heir of the general.
Plain concave edge. Morgan abided by these orders until the British discovered his tactics. Paris Mint. In 1781, when Brigadier General Daniel Morgan was awarded a gold medal, Lieutenant Colonel William Washington and Lieutenant-Colonel John Eager Howard were awarded silver medals. ... Charles Wyllys Betts, American Colonial History Illustrated by Contemporary Medals, 1964 reprint (New York: Scott Stamp … Jules Dupré (French, 1811-1889). Part of a set. Medal of Daniel Morgan, the Battle of Cowpens. Three Congressional medals were awarded for actions at the Cowpens, including that of Daniel Morgan. Engraved by Augustin Dupre. Extremely Rare Original Daniel Morgan at Cowpens Medal in Silver Former Record Holder for Most Valuable American Medal Ever Sold Unique in Private Hands 1781 Daniel Morgan at Cowpens medal. Comitia Americana Medals Daniel Morgan Morgan led one of ten riffle companies at the Siege of Boston and quickly earned a name for himself as both a military tactician and soldier. 56.1 mm, 1211.8 grains. Shipping and handling. George Washington is called “the father of his country,” but it’s become widely known that he was also America’s most “badass” founding father. Obverse: Figure of Daniel Morgan on right crowned by female … Morgan used Tarleton’s tactics against him, combined with his riflemen’s accuracy and longer range to inflict massive damage from the distance. 4.7 - 5.1 mm thick. Original. One of the most beautiful of the medals was awarded to General Daniel Morgan for his victory at the Battle of the Cowpens on January 17, 1781. or Best Offer. His new orders were to simply annoy British General Cornwallis and distract his men, allowing Nathanael Greene’s men to recover (see Nathanael Greene’s medal). His men stopped to reload their muskets and riffles, inviting to British to commence with Tarleton’s quick advance, just in time to brutally fire close-range at the advancing British. $3.00. Silver. Medal: Daniel Morgan. Daniel Morgan: Secret Weapon of the Revolutionary War. His new orders were to simply annoy British General Cornwallis and distract his men, allowing Nathanael Greene’s men to recover (see Nathanael Greene’s medal). Plain concave edge, witness line or collaring mark at 4:00 relative to the obverse. Bronze; diameter: 5.8 cm (2 5/16 in.). Replica Daniel Morgan at the Cowpens Medal, United States, 1976 Description (Brief) One (1) Replica Daniel Morgan at the Cowpens Medal (Comitia Americana) United States (France), 1976 Obverse Image: Morgan leads an infantry change on horseback against a retreating British cavalry; another cavalry charge is visible in the background. He also went on to serve one term in the House of Representatives as a Federalist. Original. Copper. Choice Extremely Fine. Copper. During the War of 1812 , if a ship's captain was awarded a gold medal, sometimes his officers would receive silver duplicates. View retail prices from actual, documented dealer transactions. Another Choice Original Daniel Morgan at Cowpens Medal in Bronze One of Four in Private Hands 1781 Daniel Morgan at Cowpens medal. He then prepared for direct confrontation at the Battle of the Cowpens in 1781 against Colonel Banastre Tarleton's British Legion. Morgan continued to serve in the militia, leading a force against the Whiskey Rebellion agitators in 1794. Volulme 5: Daniel Morgan. The son of Welsh immigrants, he initially saw service in the French and Indian War as a teamster before putting his marksmanship skills to use as a colonial ranger. https://www.nps.gov/cowp/learn/historyculture/daniel-morgan.htm Medal, Commemorative. Relating to American History. This item will ship to United States, but the seller has not specified shipping options. OF TREASURY MEDAL w/ Case. He then prepared for direct confrontation at the Battle of the Cowpens in 1781 against Colonel Banastre Tarleton's British Legion. Between 12th and 14th Streets Early years. Lettering: Medallic First Day Covers 1973 Postmasters of America stamps. Again, the primary striking was in gold. He turned his attention to investing in land rather than clearing it, and eventually built an estate of more than 250,000 acres (1,000 km ). Struck by the U.S. Mint, 20th century, after designs by Augustin Dupré (1748-1833). The second commanded $78,000, an extremely strong price. His company of Virginians came to be called Morgan’s Riflemen throughout the duration of the war. Bronze die-struck medal featuring two standing figures on the obverse and a battle scene on the reverse. One (1) Replica Daniel Morgan at the Cowpens Medal (Comitia Americana) United States (France), 1976 Obverse Image: Morgan leads an infantry change on horseback against a retreating British cavalry; another cavalry charge is visible in the background. GENERAL DANIEL MORGAN MEDAL (LOT MM78) US MINT DEPT. The Cowpens is viewed as the tactical masterpiece of the Revolutionary War by modern military historians. The Congress awarded him a He named the home Saratogaafter his victory in New York. Three Congressional medals were awarded for actions at the Cowpens, including that of Daniel Morgan. Constitution Avenue, NW Morgan resigned his commission after serving six-and-a-half years, and at 46 returned home to Frederick County. Morgan led one of ten riffle companies at the Siege of Boston and quickly earned a name for himself as both a military tactician and soldier. Daniel Morgan at the Cowpens, United States, 1839 (Struck from 1839 Barré dies), Replica Daniel Morgan at the Cowpens Medal, United States, 1976, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, African Art, Assistant Secretary for Communications and External Affairs. 4.6 - 4.8 mm thick. His men stopped to reload their muskets and riffles, inviting to British to commence with Tarleton’s quick advance, just in time to brutally fire close-range at the advancing British. Medal US Daniel Morgan - Cowpens (Comitia Americana) 1781 This medal was originally struck by the Paris Mint in 1790, and later by the US Mint in and after 1839, to honor General Daniel Morgan for his victory over British forces at the Battle of the Cowpens, January, 1781. Paris Mint. Medal awarded to Daniel Morgan Collection. See all set records. Honorand: Daniel Morgan, American, 1736–1802. The Cowpens is viewed as the tactical masterpiece of the Revolutionary War by modern military historians. Medal: Daniel Morgan . Date unknown. Morgan retired in 1779, only to be asked to return a year later and was promoted to brigadier general by Horatio Gates. Daniel Morgan died on July 6, 1802 at Winchester, Virginia where he was buried. Three Congressional medals were awarded for actions at the Cowpens, including that of Daniel Morgan. United States of America. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Ending May 10 at 12:31PM PDT 4d 9h. Original strikings of Daniel Morgan at Cowpens medals in silver were made, too. All but one of the medals was made by the French in Paris. The victory ended a bitter two-year period of defeat and persecution in the struggle for independence and brought renewed spirit to the fight. The original was engraved by Augustin Dupre, and struck in gold. General Daniel Morgan was honored by Congress in 1781, but the original gold medal was not struck until 1789 or 1790. 1973 America's First Medals of the America Revolution 11 MEDALS. M.1963.1025.7.1. Morgan's original medal was lost, and Congress authorized another gold medal in 1836 for an heir of the general.