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Counter commemorating the capture of St Eustatius, 1781
Counter commemorating the capture of St Eustatius, 1781. Obverse: The Admiral's bust, head turned (right), but shoulders square. Cocked hat and uniform. Legend: 'Sr. GEORGE BRIDGS. RODNEY ADMIRAL OF Ye. WHITE' (divided by hat before 'RODNEY'). Reverse: Within rope circle a ship (left) sailing (right) towards a fort.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC1450 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Counter |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Events: | Fourth Anglo-Dutch War: Capture of St Eustatius, 1781 |
| Date made: | 1781 |
| People: | Rodney, George Brydges; Rodney, George Brydges |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 33 mm |
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