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Crown
A crown. Obverse: Bust of King George III in a long wig, laureate and mantle (right). Legend: 'GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA REX'. Reverse: Engraved on a smooth surface a view of the action. Exergue: 'The French and Spanish Fleet defeated July 12th 1801 by Rear Adml Sir Jas. Saumarez Bt'. Fitted with a ring. (now loose).
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC1655 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Engraved commemorative coin - crown |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Events: | Napoleonic Wars: Action in the Gut of Gibraltar, 1801 |
| Date made: | Early 19th century |
| People: | King George III; Saumarez, James |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 40 mm |