1973 America's First Medals - Horatio Gates Duci Strenuo

United States Mint – Horatio Gates at Saratoga – “Duci Strenuo” – Pewter Commemorative Medal

Commemorate a pivotal American Revolutionary War victory with this pewter reproduction of the historic Horatio Gates military medal. The original medal was authorized by the Continental Congress to honor General Horatio Gates for his leadership in the American victory over British General John Burgoyne at the Battle of Saratoga on October 17, 1777.

The obverse features a left-facing bust of General Gates in military uniform, surrounded by the Latin inscription “HORATIO GATES DUCI STRENUO,” meaning “To Horatio Gates, a valiant general.” The inscription “COMITIA AMERICANA” identifies the medal as part of the historic American Congress medal series.

The reverse depicts the surrender of General Burgoyne to General Gates at Saratoga, symbolizing one of the most consequential American victories of the Revolution. The Latin inscription commemorates the surrender of the British forces on October 17, 1777.

Specifications:

• Country: United States

• Subject: General Horatio Gates

• Historical Event: Battle of Saratoga, October 17, 1777

• Series: America's First Medals

• Original Medal Engraver: Nicolas-Marie Gatteaux

• Composition: Pewter

• Diameter: Approximately 38 mm

• Weight: Approximately 21.7 grams

• Finish: Historical reproduction

• Date of Reproduction: 1976

This medal commemorates a defining moment in American independence and is an excellent addition to Revolutionary War collections, early American history displays, and collections of historic United States Mint medals.