Medal - George III Battle of Albuera, bronze

€408,522.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1820
TypeCommemorative medals/Military medal
CompositionBronze
Weight
Diameter40 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticeWilliam Wyon
Reference(s) BHM#718, Eimer#1017, Br#1123
Obverse descriptionBust of Admiral Earl Howe in naval uniform right
Obverse letteringEARL HOWE ADMl OF THE WHITE K: G:
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionNeptune in forward pose with arm outstretched and holding a trident in a chariot being pulled by two horses
Reverse letteringFRENCH FLEET DEFEATED OFF USHANT VII SAIL OF THE LINE CAPTURED 1 JUNE MDCCXCIV
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverThomason`s Manufactory, Birmingham, United Kingdom (1790-1849)
MintageND (1820)  - -
Catalog ID4686005420
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