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Medal - George III Battle of Albuera, bronze
Location | United Kingdom |
Year | 1820 |
Type | Commemorative medals/Military medal |
Composition | Bronze |
Weight | |
Diameter | 40 mm |
Thickness | |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
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Period | |
Notice | William Wyon |
Reference(s) | BHM#718, Eimer#1017, Br#1123 |
Obverse description | Bust of Admiral Earl Howe in naval uniform right |
Obverse lettering | EARL
HOWE ADMl OF THE WHITE K: G: |
Obverse script | Latin |
Reverse description | Neptune in forward pose with arm outstretched and holding a trident in a chariot being pulled by two horses |
Reverse lettering | FRENCH FLEET DEFEATED OFF USHANT
VII SAIL OF THE LINE CAPTURED 1 JUNE
MDCCXCIV |
Reverse script | Latin |
Engraver | Thomason`s Manufactory, Birmingham, United Kingdom (1790-1849) |
Mintage | ND (1820) - -
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Catalog ID | 4686005420 |
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