Medalet - George II Battle of Minorca

€405,285.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1756
TypeSouvenir medals/Event souvenir
CompositionBrass
Weight
Diameter40 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Eimer#653 var.
Obverse descriptionHalf-length figure of General Blakeney, holding British flag and baton which points to ship at right, fort firing cannon at left
Obverse letteringBRAVE . BLAKNEY . REWARD BUT . TO . B . GIVE A . CORD
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionHalf-length figure of Admiral Byng three-quarters left, receiving a purse, ship behind
Reverse letteringWAS MINORCA SOLD BY . B FOR . FRENCH GOLD
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1756  - -
Catalog ID9924739850
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