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Medal - Victoria Nelson's Column, J. Taylor
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1843 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | Uniformed bust of Admiral Lord Nelson facing three-quarters left, wearing naval dress uniform adorned with medals and decorations in high relief. The legend 'ADML LORD NELSON.' is inscribed in raised letters around the upper field. Engraver's signatures appear at lower left and lower right. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Detailed view of Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square, London, with the figure of Nelson atop the tall fluted column, flanked by the National Gallery to the left and St Martin-in-the-Fields church to the right, with lion sculptures at the base. The legend referencing the column, the square, and Nelson's famous battles is arranged around the upper field, with the architect's name 'W. RAILTON ESQ: ARCH:' and the date '1843' in the exergue. |
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