Counter commemorating Admiral of the Fleet Richard Howe (1726-1799) and the Glorious 1st of June, 1794

Counter commemorating Admiral of the Fleet Richard Howe (1726-1799) and the Glorious 1st of June, 1794. Obverse: The Admiral's bust (right), hair tied in nape, open uniform coat. Legend: 'EARL HOWE . ADMIRAL OF THE WHITE . K . G.' Reverse: Inscription, 'THE FRENCH FLEET DEFEATED OFF USHANT I . JUNE 1794.'

Object Details

ID: MEC1479
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Counter
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: French Revolutionary Wars: Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794
Date made: 1816
People: Howe, Richard; Howe, Richard
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 24 mm
Parts: Counter commemorating Admiral of the Fleet Richard Howe (1726-1799) and the Glorious 1st of June, 1794
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