Medal - George III Capture of Helder Point

€406,476.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1799
TypeCommemorative medals/Military medal
CompositionBronze
Weight28.9 g
Diameter39 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) BHM#477, Eimer#910
Obverse descriptionUniformed bust of Sir Ralph Abercromby facing, head turned to left
Obverse letteringSIR RALPH ABERCROMBIE K.B. LIEUTENANT-GENERAL
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionColumn decorated with crown and flags on rocks to left, Helder Point in distance
Reverse letteringPATRIAE INFELICI FIDELIS. LANDED IN HOLLAND & TOOK HELDER POINT AUGT. 27 1799.
(Translation: Faithful to his country in its misfortune)
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1799  - -
Catalog ID1249836680
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