Reverse: LOVISBOVRG TAKEN . MDCCLVIII - Winged Victory marching r., holding on right shoulder a pole supporting a shield with fleur-de-lis, ancient cuirass and
palm branch; in her l. hand she holds a large fish with several small fish about its mouth.
Capture of Louisbourg. 409.1 gns. Rare. On the reverse of this medal, the trophy shows that the conquest was obtained from
France: the fish alludes to the valuable fishery which existed near the coast. This medal was designed by Cipriani at the
request of Mr. Thomas Hollis.
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