Medal - John Jervis, Earl St. Vincent Victory at the battle of Cape St Vincent

Location United Kingdom
Year 1797
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Bronze
Weight 66.3 g
Diameter 49 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Plain
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Eimer#881, BHM#435
Obverse description Bust of the Admiral (left), hair long and tied with a ribbon. Full uniform with insignia of `K.B.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering JOHN JERVIS EARL OF ST VINCENT ADMIRAL OF THE WHITE. BORN JANUARY 26 1735
Reverse description Recumbent female figure (Hispania) on seashore, leaning on Spanish shield, with motto `PLUS ULTRA`, from behind which a hare appears. A sword at her feet. Two ships of the line in action, the one jury-rigged. Legend (on a ribbon in two lines).
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering WITH 22 SHIPS AND 1428 GUNS PERSUED & DEFEATED THE SPANISH FLEET OF 37 SHIPS AND 2600 GUNS FOUR SHIPS AND 382 GUNS TAKEN FEBRUARY 14 1797
Mintage
Numisquare ID 3366804860
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