Medal - George III (Captain Cook) 1779 front Medal - George III (Captain Cook) 1779 back
Medal - George III (Captain Cook) 1779 photo
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Medal - George III Captain Cook

1779 year
Pewter - 40 mm
Description
Location
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
George III (1760-1820)
Type
Commemorative medals › Personality medals
Year
1779
Composition
Pewter
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Cast
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#405558
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Legend

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KILL'D
BY THE INDIANS
AT O'WHY'HEE
FEBRUARY 14
1779