Medal - George III Battle of the Nile, J.G. Hancock, white metal

€1.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1798
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionPewter
Weight
Diameter48 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
NoticeJohn Gregory Hancock
Reference(s) BHM#448, Eimer#889
Obverse descriptionUniformed bust of Lord Nelson three-quarters left
Obverse letteringHORATIO LORD NELSON REAR ADMIRAL OF THE RED
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionRiver god Nilus reclining left, viewing the action in the bay
Reverse letteringAUGUST 1T 1798 WITH 14 SHIPS & A BRIG DEFEATED THE FRENCH FLEET OF 15 SHIPS & 4 FRIGATES SUPPORTED BY GUN BOATS AND A BATTERY ON SHORE NINE SHIPS TAKEN AND 4 DESTROYED
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1798  - -
Catalog ID4035867470
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