Medal - George III Battle of the Nile, T. Wyon, bronze

€406,509.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1798
TypeCommemorative medals/Military medal
CompositionPewter
Weight
Diameter48 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
NoticeThomas Wyon the Elder
Reference(s) BHM#452, Eimer#893
Obverse descriptionUniformed bust of Lord Nelson facing, head three-quarters right
Obverse letteringADMIRAL LORD NELSON OF THE NILE BRITAIN`S GLORY AND DEFENCE
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionThree ships engaged in battle
Reverse letteringALMIGHTY GOD HAS BLESSED HIS MAJESTY`S ARMS FRENCH FLEET DEFEATED AUGUST . 1 . 1798.
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1798  - -
Catalog ID7253358020
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