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Medal - George III Bombardment of Algiers, bronze
Location | United Kingdom |
Year | 1816 |
Type | Commemorative medals/Military medal |
Composition | Bronze |
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Diameter | 50 mm |
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Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
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Notice | Obverse: Thomas Wyon the Younger Reverse: Thomas Wyon the Elder |
Reference(s) | BHM#923, Eimer#1084 |
Obverse description | Laureate bust of the Prince Regent in ornate armour left |
Obverse lettering | TO TAME THE PROUD THE FETTER`D SLAVE
TO FREE THESE ARE IMPERIAL ARTS AND WORTHY THEE
GEORGE PRINCE REGENT |
Obverse script | Latin |
Reverse description | View of the bombardment of Algiers, ships in foreground |
Reverse lettering | ALGIERS BOMBARDED ITS FLEET DESTROYED
& CHRISTIAN SLAVERY EXTINGUISHED
AUG 27 - EXMOUTH -1816 |
Reverse script | Latin |
Engraver | Rundell, Bridge & Rundell / Rundell, Bridge & Co., London, United Kingdom (1805-1843) |
Mintage | 1816 - -
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Catalog ID | 2764503880 |
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