Commemorative Medal: Andrew Jackson and the Battle of New Orleans by Moritz Furst


Commemorative medal by Moritz Furst depicting Andrew Jackson and commemorating the Battle of New Orleans. The reverse side features inscriptions detailing the battle and a resolution of Congress dated February 27, 1815. This medal is one of Furst's series of War of 1812 medals. Moritz Furst (1782-1847?) was a Jewish Hungarian engraver, medalist, and portraitist who worked as a contract engraver for the U.S. Mint. He is known for his numerous medallic portraits and for creating the first recorded American Jewish medal.


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  • FURST, MORITZ

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Arc.MS.56, Box 12, Folder 10