200th Anniversary Of US Navy PROOF SILVER. 925 / John Paul Jones-Franklin Mint

  
This is a Rare - very very hard to find VINTAGE. 925 silver medallion celebrating the U. 51 year old coin in amazing untouched condition. This beautiful mirror like PROOF weighs 27.0 grams or over.

It comes in the very cool, unique, octagon shape, hard airtight plastic capsule as seen in the photos. It features John Paul Jones holding a spyglass with the famous quote, "I have not yet begun to fight". The medallion is dated October 13, 1775. This medallion was produced in a small limited edition in 1975.

This commemorates the 200th anniversary of the US Navy. This commemorative piece is part of a United States military heroes and traditions series minted by The Franklin Mint in 1975. The obverse side of the medal showcases several distinct features:Central Portrait: An enlisted U. Navy sailor in a traditional uniform, rendering a formal salute. Navy motto line "WE SERVE WITH HONOR". The phrase "We serve with honor" originates from the core U. Navy orientation and training doctrines that honor historical foundational figures like Captain John Paul Jones, known as the "Father of the American Navy". These medals were primarily struck in either sterling silver proof as part of national historical collection societies during the mid-1970s.