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Half-crown
A half-crown: Obverse: Engraved on a smooth surface port broadside view of a battleship under full sail but with only a topsail set on the mizzen. Exergue: 'Foudroyant'. Reverse: Above, two hearts pierced, below, a monogram, two birds and a scroll; legend: 'WHEN THIS YOU SEE REMEMBER ME'. Inscription: 'Peter Barns'. With a suspension hole.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC1641 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Engraved commemorative coin - half-crown |
| Display location: | Display - Nelson, Navy, Nation Gallery |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Vessels: | Foudroyant (1798) |
| Date made: | After 1798 |
| Exhibition: | Nelson, Navy, Nation |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 32 mm |
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