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Hampshire Emsworth DH #39
Obverse: A small bust of Admiral Richard Howe, 1st Earl of Howe, surrounded by INSCRIBED TO THE TARS OF OLD ENGLAND
Reverse: An anchor and cable entwined surrounded by IN COMMEMORATION OF THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE 1794
Edge: Plain
Diesinker: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Weight: 7.62g
Rarity: Very Rare
The naval battle that occurred on the First of June, 1794 between the British fleet commanded by Admiral Lord Howe and the French Republic fleet under Rear Admiral Villaret-Joyeuse was the first and largest naval battle between Great Britain and the First French Republic during the French Revolutionary Wars, and is probably the most referenced single event in the token series.
Both sides claimed success, both sides had to withdraw back to port to repair and recover. For England the battle was a tactical victory with greater French losses in ships and men, while for the French fleet the battle was a strategic victory as the grain convoy they were protecting successfully reached their destination unscathed.
Struck in white metal.
Atkins: Not Local 120
BHM: 385
Heritage Sale, 30 June 2019