Counter commemorating Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) and the Battle of Trafalgar, 1805
Counter commemorating Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) and the Battle of Trafalgar, 1805. Obverse: The Admiral's bust (left), hair rather long, but not tied behind, full uniform. Legend: 'LORD . VISCOUNT . NELSON .' Reverse: Legend, '. THE . MEMORABLE . BATTLE .' Inscription: 'OF TRAFALGAR 21T. OCTOR . 1805 .'
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC1458 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Counter |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Porter, I. |
| Events: | Napoleonic Wars: Battle of Trafalgar, 1805 |
| Date made: | 1806 |
| People: | Nelson, Horatio; Nelson, Horatio Porter, I. |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Caird Fund. |
| Measurements: | Overall: 18 mm |