Silver Medal of Nelson, Horatio, Great Britain, 1758–1805. 0000.999.37599

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/0000.999.37599

Physical Description

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 47.89
    • Diameter (in mm): 45

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Medal
  • Date Range: 1758 - 1805

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1808
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: Silver

  • Obverse

    • Legend: GALLANT NELSON DIED OCTR 21 OFF CAPE TRAFALGAR
    • Type: bust
    • Portrait: Nelson, Horatio

  • Reverse

    • Legend: NELSONIC CRIMSON OAKES COMMENCED JAN 19 1808
    • Type: eye of providence above pair of dividers dividing crescent moon stars cross on steps and foul anchor

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 0000.999.37599
  • Lot: 0000.999
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Parish

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States