HORNREICH COLLECTION of World and U.S. Historical Medals Including So-Called Dollars
BHM-468 Bz, Earl Howe Death Medal
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
Great Britain 1799 |
| Design Description: |
PORTRAIT ADMIRAL EARL HOWE FRENCH FLEET DEFEATED |
| Item Description: |
Bronze BRONZE 1799 G.BRIT BHM-468 DEATH OF EARL HOWE BHM-468 (38.2mm) T.WYON SR. FECIT |
| Full Grade: |
NGC MEDAL MS 63 BN |
| Owner: |
Spencer Collection |
Owner Comments:
Medal, 1799, AE, DEATH OF ADMIRAL EARL HOWE, (1726-1799) Great Britain, BHM-468. NGC MS63BN, Cert# 3349883-017. T. Wyon, Sr. Fecit. Commemorates Admiral Howe and the Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794. Obv. Bust of Admiral (left), hair tied with ribbon, full uniform, cloak over right shoulder. Legend: "Earl Howe Admiral of the Fleet". Exergue: MDCCXCIX. Rv. A naval column, surmounted by Victory and naval trophies, and on a plinth inscribed, "MEMORAE VICTORY JUNE 1ST MDCCXCIV, FRENCH FLEET DEFEATD. VII SHIPS TAKEN." 38.2mm.