Medal - George III Lord Nelson, P. Wyon, white metal

Location United Kingdom
Year 1805
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Pewter
Weight
Diameter 52 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) BHM#579, Eimer#958, Br#434
Obverse description Bust of Lord Nelson on a medallion, naval crown above on an obelisk at the base of which are trophies of war; seaman weeping leaning against the base
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering GALLANT NELSON DIED . IN THE HOUR OF VICTORY 21 . OCTR. AD . 1805 TRAFALGAR
Reverse description Britannia seated weeping, Neptune drawing a veil over an urn inscribed HN
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering IN LIFE VICTORIOUS IN DEATH TRIUMPHANT BASTIA ABOVKIR COPENHAG MDCCCV
Mintage
Numisquare ID 3258132670
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