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Token commemorating Admiral of the Fleet Richard Howe (1726-1799) and the Glorious First of June, 1794

Token commemorating Admiral of the Fleet Richard Howe (1726-1799) and the Glorious First of June, 1794. Obverse: Bust of Admiral Howe in a tie-wig, uniform and cocked hat (left). Crossed laurel branches below. Legend: 'INSCRIBED TO THE TARS OF OLD ENGLAND.' Reverse: A foul anchor. Legend: 'IN COMMEMORATION OF THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE 1794'.

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Object Details

ID:	MEC1819
Collection:	Coins and medals
Type:	Token
Display location:	Not on display
Creator:	Unknown
Events:	French Revolutionary Wars: Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794
Date made:	1 Jun 1794
People:	Howe, Richard; Howe, Richard
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements:	Overall: 29 mm