Steel Die of Nelson, Horatio, London, 1820–1820. 2005.37.1239

Physical Description

• Measurements

  • Diameter (in mm): 73
• Countermark: "J.P. DROZ." vertically at 9

Typological Description

• Object Type: Die
• Date: 1820
• Material: Steel

• Authority

  • Issuer: Mudie, James

• Geographic

  • Place of Production: London
  • Place of Issue: London
  • Place of Cataloging Relevance: Great Britain

• Obverse

  • Portrait: Nelson, Horatio

• Reverse

  • Type: Bellona stg. r. on the prow of a war galley with lion's head; holding trident and thunderbolt and wearing crested Corinthian helmet.

Administrative History

• Identifier: 2005.37.1239
• Lot: 2005.37
• Department: Medals and Decorations
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

Rights

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