© NOONANS
© NOONANS
Medal - George III Lord Nelson; T. Webb, bronze
1805 year| Bronze | - | 53 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1805 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 53 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#406778 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bellona stepping over the sea towards war galleys
Script: Latin
Lettering: IPSE BELLI FVLMEN.
Translation: Himself the thunderbolt of war
Engraver: Thomas Webb
Designer: John Flaxman
Comment
Brown: This piece very occasionally occurs in a circular black imitation shagreen case with an advertisement for the author's next medal on a circular piece of paper affixed to the back. Milford Haven is incorrect in stating that this piece is by Wyon and that it was struck in 1820.
