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Medal - George III Battle of the Nile, bronze
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1798 |
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| Technique | Struck |
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| Obverse description | Allegorical composition featuring a winged figure of Victory seated before a large pyramid, accompanied by a lion and an Irish harp, with a skull in the lower left field. A central oval medallion bears a portrait bust, with palm trees and a serpent visible in the background. The exergue reads VICTORY OF THE NILE / AUGT. 1. 1798., and the surrounding legend arcs across the upper field. |
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| Obverse lettering | VIRTUTE NIHIL OBSTAT & ARMIS VICTORY OF THE NILE AUGT. 1. 1798. (Translation: Nothing withstands valour and arms) |
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| Reverse lettering | SUB HOC SIGNO VINCES NOV . 29 LAUS DEO 1798 (Translation: Under this sign thou shalt conquer) |
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