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Medal - George I Battle of Preston, silver
Location | United Kingdom |
Year | 1715 |
Type | Commemorative medals/Military medal |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 36.37 g |
Diameter | 46 mm |
Thickness | |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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Period | |
Notice | John Croker |
Reference(s) | Eimer#476 |
Obverse description | Laureate bust right |
Obverse lettering | GEORGIVS . D : G : MAG : BR : FR : ET . HIB :
REX . F : D. |
Obverse script | Latin |
Reverse description | Two captives chained to base of pedestal decorated with military trophies |
Reverse lettering | FIDES . MILITVM.
REBELL : AD. PRESTON . CAPT : 13 . NOV : 1715. (Translation: The fidelity of the army, the rebels taken at Preston, 13 Nov. 1715.) |
Reverse script | Latin |
Engraver | Royal Mint (Tower of London), United Kingdom (1279-1810) |
Mintage | 1715 - -
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Catalog ID | 3944962550 |
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