Medal - George III Bombardment of Algiers, bronze

€407,697.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1816
TypeCommemorative medals/Military medal
CompositionBronze
Weight
Diameter50 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticeObverse: Thomas Wyon the Younger
Reverse: Thomas Wyon the Elder
Reference(s) BHM#923, Eimer#1084
Obverse descriptionLaureate bust of the Prince Regent in ornate armour left
Obverse letteringTO TAME THE PROUD THE FETTER`D SLAVE TO FREE THESE ARE IMPERIAL ARTS AND WORTHY THEE GEORGE PRINCE REGENT
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionView of the bombardment of Algiers, ships in foreground
Reverse letteringALGIERS BOMBARDED ITS FLEET DESTROYED & CHRISTIAN SLAVERY EXTINGUISHED AUG 27 - EXMOUTH -1816
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverRundell, Bridge & Rundell / Rundell, Bridge & Co., London, United Kingdom (1805-1843)
Mintage1816  - -
Catalog ID2764503880
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