Medal - George III (Richard Howe; white metal) 1799 front Medal - George III (Richard Howe; white metal) 1799 back
Medal - George III (Richard Howe; white metal) 1799 photo
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Medal - George III Richard Howe; white metal

1799 year
Pewter - 38 mm
Description
Location
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
George III (1760-1820)
Type
Commemorative medals › Personality medals
Year
1799
Composition
Pewter
Diameter
38 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#406489
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

A trophy of arms and a rostral column decorated with the prows of ships and inscribed

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MEMORAE VICTORY JUNE 1ST MDCCXCIV
FRENCH FLEET DEFEATS VII SHIPS TAKEN

Engraver: Thomas Wyon the Elder