Medal (Siege of Louisbourg; silver) 1758 front Medal (Siege of Louisbourg; silver) 1758 back
Medal (Siege of Louisbourg; silver) 1758 photo
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Medal Siege of Louisbourg; silver

1758 year
Silver - 43.8 mm
Description
Location
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
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
References
Numista
N#436706
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