Medal - George II Admiral Vernon & Duke of Argyll

€405,155.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1739
TypeCommemorative medals/Military medal
CompositionBronze
Weight
Diameter40 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Eimer#553, Betts#245
Obverse descriptionHalf-length figure of Vernon three-quarters right, hand on cannon, ship to right
Obverse letteringNON . DORMIT . QUI . VINCIT. ADMIRAL . VERNON 1739.
(Translation: He who conquers does not sleep)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionArgyll standing, resting left arm on column
Reverse letteringIN . HUNC . INTUENS . CLARUS . ESTO. DUKE OF ARGYLE.
(Translation: Be honourable, looking upon this man)
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1739  - -
Catalog ID7962492600
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