(1820) Medal Julian-NA-16 Bronze Orig. PE Edward R. McCall

Coin Details

Description

This bronze medal is cataloged as Julian NA-16 and commemorates Captain Edward R. McCall, designated as a "Personal Edition" (Orig. PE) indicating an original personal-style striking. The Julian NA-16 designation places this within the Naval Affairs series of Robert Julian's comprehensive catalog of U.S. medals. McCall served with distinction in the early American Navy, and medals honoring naval officers from the early republic period document the nation's efforts to build a professional maritime force. The original PE designation indicates this is an early striking from the original dies rather than a later restrike. Bronze was the standard composition for official U.S. Mint medal duplicates distributed to the public, while gold and silver versions were reserved for presentation to the honoree or their heirs. The Julian catalog system, developed by researcher Robert Julian over decades of study, is the standard reference for classifying the extensive series of medals produced by or associated with the United States Mint from the colonial era through the 20th century.

Rarity Notes

Scarce. Original PE (Personal Edition) strikings of early Julian-series naval medals are less common than later restrikes.

Cross References

PCGS #888585; Julian NA-16; Edward R. McCall