temp. HANOVER. Admiral Horatio Nelson, Baron Nelson of the Nile and Burnham Thorpe. 1758-1805. Gilt Æ Medal (48mm, 60.70 g, 12h). The Battle of the Nile. By J.G. Hancock & P. Kempson. Dated 29 September 1758 and 1 August 1798. EF.

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British Medals, Bronze

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temp. HANOVER. Admiral Horatio Nelson, Baron Nelson of the Nile and Burnham Thorpe. 1758-1805. Gilt Æ Medal (48mm, 60.70 g, 12h). The Battle of the Nile. By J.G. Hancock & P. Kempson. Dated 29 September 1758 and 1 August 1798. HORATIO LORD NELSON REAR ADMIRAL OF THE RED, uniformed bust facing slightly left; below, BORN 29 SEPTEMBER 1758 / AUGUST 1 1798 WITH 14 SHIPS & A BRIG DEFEATED THE. FRENCH FLEET OF 15 SHIPS & 4 FRIGATES SUPPORTED/ BY GUN BOATS AND A BATTERY ON SHORE/ NINE SHIPS TAKEN AND 4 DESTROYED, Nilus reclining right, raising hand; to right, view of the engagement in Aboukir Bay. Hardy 6; BHM 448; Eimer 889. Scratches, minor rim bruises and deposits. EF. Very rare with gilding.

From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 2 August 2023 at 14:22:20 ET.

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