1854 dated medal commemorating the Perry Expedition to Japan by Francis N. Mitchell (signed under bust: F. N. MITCHELL. F.) Obverse: COMMODORE M.C. PERRY.- Bust of Commodore Perry. Reverse: PRESENTED TO COM. M.C. PERRY SPECIAL MINISTER FROM THE U.S.A. BY MERCHANTS OF BOSTON IN TOKEN OF THEIR APPRECIATION OF HIS SERVICES IN NEGOTIATING THE TREATY WITH JAPAN SIGNED AT YOKU-HAMA, MARCH 31, - Thirteen line legend above the profiles of five ships, MISSISSIPPI below, all surrounded by wreath. Bronze, UNC, 168.90gm, 67mm, plain smooth edge, no mint marks. Julian PE-26v, US Mint 526. 1950-1970 US Mint restrike. Attractive irridescent toning.