Medal - George I (Battle of Preston; silver) 1715 front Medal - George I (Battle of Preston; silver) 1715 back
Medal - George I (Battle of Preston; silver) 1715 photo
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Medal - George I Battle of Preston; silver

1715 year
Silver 36.37 g 46 mm
Description
Location
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
George I (1714-1727)
Type
Commemorative medals › Military medals
Year
1715
Composition
Silver
Weight
36.37 g
Diameter
46 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#404997
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Two captives chained to base of pedestal decorated with military trophies

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FIDES . MILITVM.
REBELL : AD. PRESTON . CAPT : 13 . NOV : 1715.

Translation: The fidelity of the army, the rebels taken at Preston, 13 Nov. 1715.

Engraver: John Croker