The battle of Camperdown - 1797

Side 1: LORD VIST . DUNCAN OF CAMPERDOWN.
Below: ADMIRAL OF THE BLUE

Lord Duncan

Side 2: BRITANNIA TRIUMPHANT.
In ex.: DUTCH FLEET DEFEATD . / 11 SHIPS TAKEN / OCT R . 11 . 1797.
D'Essling 742, British Historical Medals 428
Mm. 38 - White metal - Rare
By T. Wyon Sr. ?
On Oct. 11, 1797, the British fleet under admiral Duncan defeated the Dutch fleet, in the North sea, off the coastal village of Camperduin.

D'Essling 742 - Bataille de Camperduin (Description)
Buste de 3/4 de l'amiral Duncan.
R. L'Angleterre ass. tenant pavillon britannique.
Br. 38 mm.

British Historical Medals - 428 - BATTLE OF CAMPERDOWN
AR, AE, WM 39 by ? T. Wyon Sr.
Obv. Uniformed bust of Admiral Duncan three quarter right, wearing the King's gold medal around his neck. LORD VIST . DUNCAN OF CAMPERDOWN. Below: ADMIRAL OF THE BLUE
Rev. Britannia seated right leaning on a rudder, ensign in left hand. BRITANNIA TRIUMPHANT. In exergue: DUTCH FLEET DEFEATD . / 11 SHIPS TAKEN / OCTR . 11 . 1797.
AR R; AE N; WM R.
C.P. 114/43; E.P.M. 1891/66, M.H. 461; S. OO/17; V.L. 843.
AM; BM; ML; NMA; NMM.
See note to No. 426.

 

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