Medal - George III (Battle of Tory Island; J.G. Hancock, bronze) 1798 front Medal - George III (Battle of Tory Island; J.G. Hancock, bronze) 1798 back
Medal - George III (Battle of Tory Island; J.G. Hancock, bronze) 1798 photo
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Medal - George III Battle of Tory Island; J.G. Hancock, bronze

1798 year
Bronze - 48 mm
Description
Location
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
George III (1760-1820)
Type
Commemorative medals › Military medals
Year
1798
Composition
Bronze
Diameter
48 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#406496
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Hibernia seated on the foreshore by a cannon etc., ships at sea

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ATTACKED & DEFEATED THE FRENCH SQUADRON ON THE COAST OR IRELAD
OCTO 12 1798

Engraver: John Gregory Hancock