Franklin Mint – History of the US – John Paul Jones’ Great Naval Victory – 1779 – 45mm – Proof Bronze Medal. Jan. 14 – Eleventh and final issuance of Continental Currency; Feb. 25 – George Rogers Clark completes conquest of Old Northwest; June 16 – Spain enters war against British; July 16 – Anthony Wayne takes Stony Point; Sept. 23 – John Paul Jones’ great naval victory; Sept. 16-Oct. 20 – American-French seige of Savannah fails.