[Plate XXIV.] [No. 23.]

1804.

Edwardo Preble duci strenuo Comitia Americana. ℞. Vindici commercii Americani.

COMMODORE EDWARD PREBLE.

[Naval operations against Tripoli.]

EDWARDO PREBLE DUCI STRENUO COMITIA AMERICANA. (The American Congress to Edward Preble, a valiant officer.) Bust of Commodore Preble, in uniform, facing the left. On edge of bust, R. (Reich).

VINDICI COMMERCII AMERICANI. (To the vindicator of American commerce.) The United States fleet, commanded by Commodore Preble, is bombarding Tripoli. Exergue: ANTE TRIPOLI MDCCCIV. (Off Tripoli, 1804).[73]