Obverse description | Uniformed bust of Charles, Marquis of Cornwallis left |
Obverse lettering | CAR .
MARCHIO CORNWALLIS STRATEGUS ACERRIMUS. (Translation: Charles, Marquis Cornwallis, a most active general) |
Obverse script | Latin |
Reverse description | Cornwallis and his aides standing receiving Sultan Tipu and his two sons |
Reverse lettering | FAS SIT PARCERE HOSTI.
SULTANO TIPPOO DEVICTO OBSIDES RECIPIT MDCCXCII. (Translation: Let it be right to spare an enemy. He receives hostages after defeating Sultan Tipoo, 1792) |
Reverse script | Latin |
Engraver | Soho Mint, Handsworth, England (1788-1850) |
Mintage | 1792 - - |
Catalog ID | 1563865520 |
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