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Medal - Admiral Sir Henry Trollope Naval Engagement off Helvoetsluys
Location | United Kingdom |
Year | 1796 |
Type | Commemorative medals/Military medal |
Composition | Bronze |
Weight | 66.24 g |
Diameter | 49 mm |
Thickness | |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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Period | |
Notice | John Gregory Hancock |
Reference(s) | BHM#414, Eimer#874 |
Obverse description | Uniformed bust left. |
Obverse lettering | SIR
HENRY TROLLOPE KNIGHT |
Obverse script | Latin |
Reverse description | Lion running amok in dismasted ship right on sea; at a distance to right, fleet in retreat. |
Reverse lettering | IN THE GLATTON OF 54 GUNS ENGAGED AND
BEAT OFF 6 FRENCH FRIGATES/CARRYING TWO HUNDRED & SIX GUNS
HELVOETSLUYS/JULY 16 1796 |
Reverse script | Latin |
Engraver | Kempson & Son, Birmingham, United Kingdom (1796-1825) |
Mintage | 1796 - -
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Catalog ID | 2795523870 |
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