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Medal - Arrival of the British troops in Portugal ND
1820 year| Bronze | 38.90 g | 40.5 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Military medals |
| Year | 1820 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 38.90 g |
| Diameter | 40.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#236728 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Allegorical female figures of Portugal and Spain being attacked by the french imperial eagle, to the left the british fleet comming to the rescue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE ENGLISH ARMY ARRIVES IN THE PENINSULA
MDCCCVIII.
B . N
J. MUDIE.
Engraver: Nicolas-Guy-Antoine Brenet
Edge
Plain
