Medal - George III Battle of Waterloo, T. Halliday, white metal

Location United Kingdom
Year 1815
Type Medal
Composition Pewter
Weight
Diameter 74 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) BHM#902, Eimer#1072
Obverse description Uniformed bust of the Duke of Wellington facing, bare head within circular medallion and olive branches; Angel supporting it from above
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering STRUCK BY J. PARISH IN HONOUR OF HIS OLD FRIEND BLUCHER THE FALL OF HAMBURGHS TYRANT, DAVOUST BLÜCHER ELBAS` EMPEROR
Reverse description Equestrian figure of Field-Marshal von Blücher left, trampling on fallen figure
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering SUCH WELLINGTON ART THOU TRIUMPHANT FAME SHALL THRO THE WORLD IMMORTALIZE THE NAME
Mintage
Numisquare ID 7955339210
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