Medal - George III Battle of the Nile, bronze

Location United Kingdom
Year 1798
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Bronze
Weight
Diameter 38 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) BHM#450, Eimer#892
Obverse description Uniformed bust of Sir J. B. Warren right
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering VIRTUTE NIHIL OBSTAT & ARMIS VICTORY OF THE NILE AUGT. 1. 1798.
(Translation: Nothing withstands valour and arms)
Reverse description Hibernia seated on the foreshore by a cannon etc., ships at sea
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering SUB HOC SIGNO VINCES NOV . 29 LAUS DEO 1798
(Translation: Under this sign thou shalt conquer)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 3072960590
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