© NOONANS
© NOONANS
Medal - George III Battle of the Nile; J.G. Hancock, white metal
1798 year| Pewter | - | 48 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Military medals |
| Year | 1798 |
| Composition | Pewter |
| Diameter | 48 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#406508 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
River god Nilus reclining left, viewing the action in the bay
Script: Latin
Lettering: AUGUST 1T 1798 WITH 14 SHIPS & A BRIG DEFEATED THE FRENCH FLEET OF 15 SHIPS & 4 FRIGATES SUPPORTED BY GUN BOATS AND A BATTERY ON SHORE NINE SHIPS TAKEN AND 4 DESTROYED
Engraver: John Gregory Hancock
Comment
By Peter Kempson
