Medal - George I Battle of Preston, bronze

€404,994.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1715
TypeCommemorative medals/Military medal
CompositionBronze
Weight
Diameter46 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
NoticeJohn Croker
Reference(s) Eimer#476
Obverse descriptionLaureate bust right
Obverse letteringGEORGIVS . D : G : MAG : BR : FR : ET . HIB : REX . F : D.
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionTwo captives chained to base of pedestal decorated with military trophies
Reverse letteringFIDES . MILITVM. REBELL : AD. PRESTON . CAPT : 13 . NOV : 1715.
(Translation: The fidelity of the army, the rebels taken at Preston, 13 Nov. 1715.)
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverRoyal Mint (Tower of London), United Kingdom (1279-1810)
Mintage1715  - -
Catalog ID8855161950
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