Medal - Plimsoll against coffin ships 1875 front Medal - Plimsoll against coffin ships 1875 back
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Medal - Plimsoll against coffin ships

1875 year
Gilding metal plated tin (White metal core) 18 g 35 mm
Description
Location
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Victoria (1837-1901)
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
1875
Composition
Gilding metal plated tin (White metal core)
Weight
18 g
Diameter
35 mm
Shape
Round with a loop
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#200235
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Sinking coffin-ship with a skull and crossbones on sails.

Script: Latin

Lettering: COFFIN SHIP

Engraver: Auguste Chevalier

Edge

Plain