Centennial Exposition Lovett Battle of Moores Creek Bridge

1876 · SH 2-57 BZ · HK-91

Reference	SH 2-57 BZ HK-91
Date	1876
Metal	Bronze
Weight
Diameter	34 mm
Designed By
Engraved By	George Hampden Lovett
Minted By
Rarity	R-8
Orientation

The first in a series of eight medals engraved and issued by George Hampden Lovett to commemorate the Revolutionary Battles of 1776. At the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge on February 27, 1776, the Americans’ defeat of the British ended British authority in North Carolina and greatly boosted patriotic morale. In less than two months following the victory North Carolina became the first colony to vote in favor of independence from Britain.

Category

1876 U.S. Centennial Exposition

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