Medal - George III Battle of the Nile, J.G. Hancock, white metal

Location United Kingdom
Year 1798
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Pewter
Weight
Diameter 48 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) BHM#448, Eimer#889
Obverse description Uniformed bust of Lord Nelson three-quarters left
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering HORATIO LORD NELSON REAR ADMIRAL OF THE RED
Reverse description River god Nilus reclining left, viewing the action in the bay
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering AUGUST 1T 1798 WITH 14 SHIPS & A BRIG DEFEATED THE FRENCH FLEET OF 15 SHIPS & 4 FRIGATES SUPPORTED BY GUN BOATS AND A BATTERY ON SHORE NINE SHIPS TAKEN AND 4 DESTROYED
Mintage
Numisquare ID 4035867470
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