United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies
The centenary of the 'Shannon' and 'Chesapeake' action, 1913 1913 front The centenary of the 'Shannon' and 'Chesapeake' action, 1913 1913 back
The centenary of the 'Shannon' and 'Chesapeake' action, 1913 1913 photo
© Les Turner
The centenary of the 'Shannon' and 'Chesapeake' action, 1913 1913 front The centenary of the 'Shannon' and 'Chesapeake' action, 1913 1913 back
© Les Turner

The centenary of the 'Shannon' and 'Chesapeake' action,

1913 year
Bronze 11.27 g 32 mm
Description
Location
 United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
 George V (1910-1936)
Type
 Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
 1913
Composition
 Bronze
Weight
 11.27 g
Diameter
 32 mm
Thickness
 1.9 mm
Shape
 Round
Technique
 Milled
Orientation
 Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-11-14
References
Numista
 N#335090
Rarity index
 100%

Reverse

Two ships depicting the 'Shannon' and 'Chesapeake' action of 1813.

Script: Latin

Unabridged legend: Legend: 'CENTENARY OF SHANNON & CHESAPEAKE ACTION, 1ST. JUNE 1813'. Inscription (below): '1813-1913'.

Comment

There isn't a lot of information about this coin. It was issued in 1913 and paid for by the Grand Daughters of Captain Broke. The odd coin has appeared in museums and auction houses, and 1 sold at auction 31 Aug 2013 for £44 (London Coins auction, item 142)

See also

In the same collection

See Also

In the same collection
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