(c.1860) Bronze Medal J-NA-2, Cpt. Thomas Truxtun Restrike, Original Reverse

Coin Details

Description

The circa 1860 bronze restrike of the naval medal cataloged as Julian NA-2 honors Captain Thomas Truxtun, struck with an original reverse die paired with a different obverse or vice versa. The designation "Original Reverse" distinguishes this die combination from the fully original-die restrike, indicating that one of the two dies — in this case the reverse — is from the original die set while the other may be a replacement. The obverse features Truxtun's portrait, and the reverse carries the commemorative imagery with original-die characteristics. Mixed die pairings — original and replacement — are collected as distinct varieties within the medal series and provide valuable information about the Mint's die management practices. These die combination distinctions are significant to serious collectors because they document the production history of the medal across different periods. When one die wore out or was damaged, the Mint would pair the surviving original die with a newly cut replacement, creating a hybrid that preserves some original characteristics while introducing new ones.

Rarity Notes

Restrike with original reverse die circa 1860. The mixed die pairing makes this a distinct collectible variety. Moderately scarce.

Cross References

Julian NA-2; PCGS #970266