Medal - George III Richard Howe, white metal

€406,489.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1799
TypeCommemorative medals/Personality or portrait medal
CompositionPewter
Weight
Diameter38 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticeThomas Wyon the Elder
Reference(s) BHM#468, Eimer#909
Obverse descriptionUniformed bust of Earl Howe left
Obverse letteringEARL HOWE ADMIRAL OF THE FLEET . MDCCXCIX
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionA trophy of arms and a rostral column decorated with the prows of ships and inscribed
Reverse letteringMEMORAE VICTORY JUNE 1ST MDCCXCIV FRENCH FLEET DEFEATS VII SHIPS TAKEN
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1799  - -
Catalog ID7433614340
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