Medal - George III Battle of Camperdown, J.G. Hancock, gilt

€406,342.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1797
TypeCommemorative medals/Military medal
CompositionGilding metal plated bronze
Weight
Diameter48 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticeJohn Gregory Hancock
Reference(s) BHM#426, Eimer#884
Obverse descriptionUniformed bust of Admiral Duncan right
Obverse letteringADAM LORD VISCOUNT DUNCAN ADMIRAL OF THE WHITE BORN JULY 1 1731
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionA seaman nailing the Royal Standard to a ship`s top gallant mast
Reverse letteringOCTOBER 11 1797 WITH 24 SHIPS & 1198 GUNS DEFEATED THE DUTCH FLEET OF 26 SHIPS & 1259 GUNS 9 SHIPS & 592 GUNS TAKEN HEROIC COURAGE PROTECTS THE BRITISH FLAG
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverKempson & Son, Birmingham, United Kingdom (1796-1825)
Mintage1797  - -
Catalog ID4021042320
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