© NOONANS
© NOONANS
Medal - George II Capture of Gorée; bronze
1758 year| Bronze | - | 40 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George II (1727-1760) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Military medals |
| Year | 1758 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#405273 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory standing right on prow of galley, holding palm branch and wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering: GOREE . TAKEN . MDCCLVIII.
Engraver: Thomas Pingo
Comment
Hawkins: This medal was executed by Thomas Pingo under the auspices of Mr. Thomas Hollis, and it gained the prize offered by the Society for Promoting Arts and Commerce for the best medal on this victory.
