1974 Longines Symphonette John Paul Jones

Longines Symphonette – John Paul Jones – Great American Triumphs Commemorative Medal

Honor the legacy of American naval hero John Paul Jones with this commemorative medal from the Longines Symphonette Great American Triumphs collection. The medal celebrates Jones’s courageous leadership during the American Revolution and his famous declaration, “I Have Not Yet Begun to Fight!”

The obverse features the inscription “I HAVE NOT YET BEGUN TO FIGHT,” along with the year 1779 and the name JOHN PAUL JONES. The reverse commemorates his historic naval victory over the British warship HMS Serapis, recognizing one of the most celebrated naval engagements of the American Revolution.

Produced by the Wittnauer Mint in New Rochelle, New York, these medals were issued as part of a 60-medal historical collection marketed by Longines Symphonette.

Specifications:

• Series: Longines Symphonette – Great American Triumphs

• Subject: John Paul Jones

• Historical Date: 1779

• Issuer: Longines Symphonette

• Mint: Wittnauer Mint, New Rochelle, New York

• Engraver: Joseph DiLorenzo

• Composition: Sterling silver (.925)

• Weight: Approximately 34 grams

• Diameter: Approximately 39 mm

• Actual Silver Weight: Approximately 1.011 troy oz