Medal - George III (Siege of Pondicherry; silver) 1761 front Medal - George III (Siege of Pondicherry; silver) 1761 back
Medal - George III (Siege of Pondicherry; silver) 1761 photo
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Medal - George III Siege of Pondicherry; silver

1761 year
Silver - 40 mm
Description
Location
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
George III (1760-1820)
Type
Commemorative medals › Military medals
Year
1761
Composition
Silver
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#405350
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Victory standing between two palms, inscribing shield

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TOTAL . EXPULSION . OF . THE . FRENCH . FROM . INDIA
INDUS GANGES
PONDICHERRY TAKEN . MDCCLXI

Engraver: Thomas Pingo