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Battle of the Nile. 1798.: CM.M.32-R

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Battle of the Nile. 1798.

Maker(s)

Ruler: George III (1760-1820)
Engraver: Wyon, Thomas

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown

Dating

Production date: AD 1798

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze gilding Diameter (min) 38 mm Diameter 38 mm Weight 27.14 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Victory seated holding a plaque with the bust of Lord Nelson, a lion, palm-tree and harp in front of a pyramid.

  • Text: VIRTUTE NIHIL OBSTAT & ARMIS (in exergue) VICTORY OF THE NILE AUGT 1 . 1798.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: A shield and foul anchor on which "NOV . 29 LAUS DEO 1798".

  • Text: SUB HOC SIGNO VINCES.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.M.32-R
Primary reference Number: 227949
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

Citation for print

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