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

€301,088.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1797
TypeCommemorative medals/Military medal
CompositionTin (White Metal)
Weight22.54 g
Diameter37.5 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
Notice
Reference(s) BHM#433, Eimer#883
Obverse descriptionBust 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 letteringEARL ST VINCENT DEFEATED THE SPANISH FLEET
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionTwo cherubs, blowing trumpets, fly over the sea, supporting the British Ensign between them; one holds an Earl`s coronet over the flag.
Reverse letteringVALOUR REWARDED FEB 14 1797 FOUR SHIPS TAKEN OFF CAPE ST VINCENT
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1797  - -
Catalog ID2638570210
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