Medalet - George II Battle of Minorca

Location United Kingdom
Year 1756
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Brass
Weight
Diameter 40 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Eimer#653 var.
Obverse description Half-length figure of General Blakeney, holding British flag and baton which points to ship at right, fort firing cannon at left
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering BRAVE . BLAKNEY . REWARD BUT . TO . B . GIVE A . CORD
Reverse description Half-length figure of Admiral Byng three-quarters left, receiving a purse, ship behind
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering WAS MINORCA SOLD BY . B FOR . FRENCH GOLD
Mintage
Numisquare ID 9924739850
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