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Medal Siege of Louisbourg; silver
1758 yearSilver | - | 43.8 mm |
Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
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King | George II (1727-1760) |
Period | Seven Years War (1756-1763) |
Type | Commemorative medals › Military medals |
Year | 1758 |
Composition | Silver |
Diameter | 43.8 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Updated | 2024-11-14 |
Numista | N#436706 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fairly accurate detail, the geography of Louisbourg Harbor, the position of the batteries, and the final cataclysm of the battle, the burning of the Prudent while the town remained under heavy fire over the night of July 25-26, 1758.
Engraver: Thomas Pingo