Medal - Sir Ralph Abercromby Centenary of the capture of Trinidad

€1.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1897
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionGold
Weight
Diameter39 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) BHM#3623, Eimer#1809b
Obverse descriptionAbercromby`s bust, facing, head bare (three-quarter left). Full uniform open, showing necktie and Grand Cross ribbon under coat and over waistcoat from right shoulder.
Obverse letteringSIR RALPH ABERCROMBY
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionView of the mole at Port of Spain flying the British colours (right), a ship at anchor (left), more ships in the distance and high hills. A boat pulling in foreground.
Reverse letteringTO COMMEMORATE THE CENTENARY OF THE CONQUEST OF TRINIDAD BY THE BRITISH 1797. MISCERIQUE PROBAT POPULOS ET FOEDERA JUNGI.
(Translation: He approves both of the people intermingling and of treaties being entered upon.)
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1897  - -
Catalog ID3494392440
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