Medal - George III Capture of Sint Eustatius

Location United Kingdom
Year 1781
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Pewter
Weight
Diameter 40 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) BHM#231 var., Betts#580 var.
Obverse description Uniformed bust of Admiral Rodney with cocked hat
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering S.GEO.B RODNEY
Reverse description Legend
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering THE GLORIOUS MEMOY. OF THE 3RD OF FEBY. 1781 WHEN HE SEVERELY PUNISHED THE DUTCH AT ST. EUSTATIA TAKING UPWARDS OF 3 MILLIONS OF VALUE WITH 300 SAIL OF SHIPS
Mintage
Numisquare ID 6574410340
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