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Medal - HMS Foudroyant Made From Copper Bolt of Nelson’s Flagship ND
1897 year| Copper | 2.2 g | 16.7 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1897 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 16.7 mm |
| Shape | Round with a loop |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#377158 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MADE FROM
COPPER BOLT
OF
NELSON'S
FLAGSHIP
FOUDROYANT
Edge
Plain
Comment
A medallion struck from a copper bolt of Nelson’s flagship Foudroyant. These small and crudely made medallions, the ring has been soldered on at a poor angle so that the reverse inscription slopes.https://www.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/rmgc-object-39587
