Inv. 2801. Medal of Dr. David Hosack by Moritz Furst, struck at the United States Mint, c. 1830. Original striking in bronze, 34 mm. Very nearly mint state, $250.
Dr. David Hosack (August 31,
1769 – December 22, 1835), a noted physician, botanist, and educator, is best known
as the doctor who attended to Alexander Hamilton after Hamilton's deadly duel
with Aaron Burr.
R. W. Julian, Medals of the United
States Mint, PE-15.
Figure 1 Hosack medal by Furst obverse Figure 2 Hosack medal by Furst reverse
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