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Medal - Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson, The Battle of the Nile
Location | United Kingdom |
Year | 1798 |
Type | Commemorative medals/Military medal |
Composition | Tin (White metal) |
Weight | 22.45 g |
Diameter | 38.5 mm |
Thickness | |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Edge | Plain |
Period | |
Notice | Thomas Wyon |
Reference(s) | BHM#450, Eimer#892 |
Obverse description | Victory, reclining by pyramid, holds medallic bust of Nelson |
Obverse lettering | VIRTUTE NIHIL OBSTAT & ARMIS
A. LD. NELSON
VICTORY OF THE NILE // AUGt. I. 1798. (Translation: Nothing withstands valor and arms) |
Obverse script | Latin |
Reverse description | Fouled anchor and shield. |
Reverse lettering | SUB HOC SIGNO VINCES
NOV. 29 LAUS DEO 1798 (Translation: Praise to god Under this sign thou shalt conquer) |
Reverse script | Latin |
Engraver | |
Mintage | 1798 - -
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Catalog ID | 6355092480 |
Comments | |