Medal - Admiral Sir Henry Trollope (Naval Engagement off Helvoetsluys) 1796 front Medal - Admiral Sir Henry Trollope (Naval Engagement off Helvoetsluys) 1796 back
Medal - Admiral Sir Henry Trollope (Naval Engagement off Helvoetsluys) 1796 photo
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Medal - Admiral Sir Henry Trollope Naval Engagement off Helvoetsluys

1796 year
Bronze 66.24 g 49 mm
Description
Location
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
George III (1760-1820)
Type
Commemorative medals › Military medals
Year
1796
Composition
Bronze
Weight
66.24 g
Diameter
49 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#162475
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Lion running amok in dismasted ship right on sea; at a distance to right, fleet in retreat.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IN THE GLATTON OF 54 GUNS ENGAGED AND BEAT OFF 6 FRENCH FRIGATES/CARRYING TWO HUNDRED & SIX GUNS
HELVOETSLUYS/JULY 16 1796

Engraver: John Gregory Hancock