Medal - George III Lord Nelson, P. Wyon, white metal

€406,780.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1805
TypeCommemorative medals/Event medal
CompositionPewter
Weight
Diameter52 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticePeter Wyon
Reference(s) BHM#579, Eimer#958, Br#434
Obverse descriptionBust of Lord Nelson on a medallion, naval crown above on an obelisk at the base of which are trophies of war; seaman weeping leaning against the base
Obverse letteringGALLANT NELSON DIED . IN THE HOUR OF VICTORY 21 . OCTR. AD . 1805 TRAFALGAR
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionBritannia seated weeping, Neptune drawing a veil over an urn inscribed HN
Reverse letteringIN LIFE VICTORIOUS IN DEATH TRIUMPHANT BASTIA ABOVKIR COPENHAG MDCCCV
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1805  - -
Catalog ID3258132670
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