Medal - George III Battle of Waterloo, T. Halliday, white metal

€407,617.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1815
TypeCommemorative medals/Achievement medal
CompositionPewter
Weight
Diameter74 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticeThomas Halliday
Reference(s) BHM#902, Eimer#1072
Obverse descriptionUniformed bust of the Duke of Wellington facing, bare head within circular medallion and olive branches; Angel supporting it from above
Obverse letteringSTRUCK BY J. PARISH IN HONOUR OF HIS OLD FRIEND BLUCHER THE FALL OF HAMBURGHS TYRANT, DAVOUST BLÜCHER ELBAS` EMPEROR
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionEquestrian figure of Field-Marshal von Blücher left, trampling on fallen figure
Reverse letteringSUCH WELLINGTON ART THOU TRIUMPHANT FAME SHALL THRO THE WORLD IMMORTALIZE THE NAME
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1815  - -
Catalog ID7955339210
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