© NOONANS
© NOONANS
Medal - George II Convention of Pardo
1739 year| Bronze | - | 40 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George II (1727-1760) |
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1739 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#405151 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
British soldier standing over vanquished foe
Script: Latin
Lettering: BRITONS . STRIKE . HOME.
Comment
Hawkins: It was in accordance with the universal demand of the people upon the Ministry, to "strike home and revenge their wrongs" upon the Spaniards, who had committed barbarities against our merchants and damaged our trade. These medals and the following ones, relating to the taking of Porto Bello, Carthagena, &c, were made for Mr. Pinchbeck the toyman. They are all of very coarse and inferior workmanship.
