Counter commemorating Commodore Richard Howe (1726-1799) and William Pitt (1756-1806)
Counter commemorating Commodore Richard Howe (1726-1799) and William Pitt (1756-1806). Obverse: Howe's half-length figure (three-quarter right), tie-wig, uniform, baton in right hand. Legend: 'THE RIGHT HONOE COMMODORE HOWE'. Reverse: Pitt's half-length figure, three-quarter left, uniform, arms behind back. Legend: 'THE RIGHT HONOE WILLIAM PITT.'
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC1438 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Counter |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | 1758 |
| People: | Howe, Richard; Howe, Richard Pitt, William Pitt, William |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 24 mm |