Low mintage: 2oz Silver = 2,000. This is a Presale: ETA Mid September. For America’s 250th anniversary, the Paris Mint restruck this important artifact for the FIRST TIME EVER as a legal-tender coin. The Cowpens Medal which holds the record of the Most Valuable U. Medal of all-time. And was just recovered after being mysteriously stolen over 100 years ago! Historic Revolutionary War-Era Battle Of The Cowpens Medal Struck As A Silver Coin. The Paris Mint is commemorating more than 250 years of French support for America’s Founding Fathers in the run-up to the country’s 250th birthday in 2026 by issuing a series of legal-tender coins based the historic medals it struck during Revolutionary times. This 2024 issue, the fifth release, commemorates the Daniel Morgan at Cowpens Comitia Americana medal. Designed by French artist Augustin Dupré and struck in Paris in 1789, it was one of 133 medals created as part of the Comitia Americana series, which recognized key moments of the Revolutionary War. Just SIX Battle of the Cowpens medals were ever struck, and they were awarded by Congress to heroes of the American Revolution. And now, France and The Paris Mint is striking the legendary medal once again, this time not only in pure silver, but for the first time ever as a legal-tender coin! Based On The Original Dies From 1789. It depicts American General Daniel Morgan on horseback at the Battle of the Cowpens fought on January 17, 1781 in Cowpens, South Carolina. The coin’s obverse shows a Native American woman placing a crown of laurels on Morgan’s head. Morgan and his troops decimated their British adversaries in the battle and marked a turning point in the Revolutionary War. In order to create this remarkable striking, the artisans at the Paris Mint descended into the cavernous vaults below the mint and retrieved the original 1789 dies, from which these special coins were exactly engraved to exhibit the iconic designs rising in High Relief. Plus, these coins have also been augmented with a unique antique finish that adds even more depth and dimension to its already high Relief design. Antique finishes like this are typically applied by hand which means that no two coins are exactly alike! Flawless Coins From Among The First Issued. The Mysterious Reappearance Of General Morgan’s Cowpens Medal. General Morgan was one of the six people who received one of the original medals. Upon his passing in 1802, the medal was passed down to his grandson, who stored it safely in a Pittsburgh bank vault-or at least he thought it was safe because in 1818 thieves made off with the priceless bauble and it was never seen again. The story doesn’t end there, however, because in 1839 Congress agreed to strike a replacement medal that was later presented to Morgan’s great-grandson. Fast forward to 1885 and American financier J. Morgan, who mistakenly believed he was a descent of the famous Revolutionary War general, acquired the medal for his own collection. It was later misplaced and believed to have been lost, stolen, or melted down. Act Fast; Just 2,000 Coins Struck For Worldwide Release. That number is an extremely low mintage when you consider how many people would like to add one of these magnificent pieces of numismatic history to their collection. HONORING FRENCH SUPPORT OF AMERICA’S WAR OF INDEPENDENCE – This coin celebrates more than 250 years of French support for America during the Revolutionary War era. RESTRUCK USING THE ORIGINAL DIES – The original “Battle of the Cowpens” medals were struck in 1789 by the famous Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) for America to give away to foreign diplomats as gifts. The original dies now reside within its vaults. Those two-centuries-old dies were referenced to produce new dies for this special program. STUNNING HIGH RELIEF DETAILS – The designs on this Battle of the Cowpens coin are even more spectacular thanks to stunning High Relief detail that adds an almost three-dimensional appearance. STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE SILVER – Each Battle of the Cowpens High Relief Coin was struck by the famed Paris Mint (Monnaie de Paris) in two ounces of highly pure 99.9% fine silver and measures 41 mm in diameter. Typically applied by hand, this means that no two coins are exactly alike. KEY FIRST DAY OF ISSUE CERTIFICATION – NGC has pedigreed this coin with a First Day of Issue (FDI) certification, independent authentication that your coin was released by the mint during the premier day of the series’ issue. Just 2,000 were struck so hurry and secure yours now!