Award - George III (Seringapatam Medal; Calcutta, white metal) ND (1808) front Award - George III (Seringapatam Medal; Calcutta, white metal) ND (1808) back
Award - George III (Seringapatam Medal; Calcutta, white metal) ND (1808) photo
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Award - George III Seringapatam Medal; Calcutta, white metal ND

1808 year
Pewter - 45 mm
Description
Location
India - British (British India)
Issuing company
British East India Company
King
George III (1760-1820)
Type
Award medals › Military awards
Year
1808
Composition
Pewter
Diameter
45 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#406473
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Storming of Seringapatam Fort, sun at its zenith above

Script: Persian

Translation: Fort of Seringapatam, the gift of God, the 4th May, 1799

Designer: Conrad Heinrich Küchler