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Overall Condition:

Weight: ~29g

OD:

Thickness;

 

Description

Obverse

Bust of Nelson three-quarters left, in uniform and hat.

Lettering:
HORATIO VISCOUNT NELSON
BORN, 29th. SEPTEMBER, 1758.
DIED. 21st. OCTOBER, 1805
REG. No. 311490

Reverse

A view of H.M.S. Foudroyant at sea, the legend with details.

Lettering:
"FOUDROYANT". LORD NELSON'S “FLAGSHIP.”
COMMENCED BUILDING, 1789.
LAUNCHED AT PLYMOUTH, APRIL, 1798.
WRECKED AT BLACKPOOL
JUNE 16th.1897
MEDAL STRUCK FROM COPPER OF VESSEL AFTER BREAKING UP

 

This is a rare example in NUNC condition which comes in its original box with its original protective pillow and ink stamp. 

 

 

Ref:

https://en.numista.com/catalogue/exonumia76652.html

Numista Rarity index: 87

 

 

Nelson Commemorative Medal made from copper reclaimed from HMS Foudroyant.

SKU: 66
£125.00Price

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