Boston Tea Party Medallion (1776) - Historical Engraving & Significance #65181 (License: Personal Use)

The circular engraving depicts colonial officers on horseback overlooking Boston Harbor, where British ships are seen departing amid fortifications and cannon emplacements-symbolizing the evacuation of British forces following the Siege of Boston. Latin inscriptions frame the scene: “Hostibus Primo Fugatis” at the top and “Bostonium Recuperatum. XVII. Martii MDCCLXXVI” at the bottom, commemorating the city’s recapture on March 17, 1776. Fine line work captures period uniforms, facial expressions, and maritime detail, reflecting early American revolutionary iconography.

Used in historical articles, museum digital exhibits, and educational resources about the American Revolution; targets users researching colonial resistance, symbolic artifacts, or Boston’s role in 1776. Ideal for pages on revolutionary propaganda, numismatics, or pivotal 1776 events.