Earl St. Vincent Victory at the battle of Cape St. Vincent

Location United Kingdom
Year 1797
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Tin (White Metal)
Weight 22.54 g
Diameter 37.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Plain
Period
Notice
Reference(s) BHM#433, Eimer#883
Obverse description Bust of Earl St Vincent (three-quarter right), hair long, full uniform, under the coat, ribbon of an order over right shoulder. Star on the left breast, with an anchor in centre.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering EARL ST VINCENT DEFEATED THE SPANISH FLEET
Reverse description Two cherubs, blowing trumpets, fly over the sea, supporting the British Ensign between them; one holds an Earl`s coronet over the flag.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering VALOUR REWARDED FEB 14 1797 FOUR SHIPS TAKEN OFF CAPE ST VINCENT
Mintage
Numisquare ID 2638570210
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