medal
- Museum number
- 1915,0701.1
- Description
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Copper medal. (whole)
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Bust of George II, left, laureate, hair long, in armour, with star of the Garter, and riband across the breast. (obverse)
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A shield bearing a reversed lily within a Garter, inscribed, supported by the Lion of England and the Horse of Hanover. Below is an inscribed band and the date. Around are inscribed the successes of the year, with the names of the several commanders and the dates. (reverse)
- Production date
- 1759
- Dimensions
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Diameter: 43.000 millimetres
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- Curator's comments
- Medallic Illustrations 2, published in 1885, states:
Not uncommon.
The taking of Guadaloupe and Quebec, and the victories of Minden and Quiberon or Belleisle have already been noticed (See Medallic Illustrations 2, p697.427; p700.431 – p705.439). The fort of Niagara was captured by General Johnson after a most vigorous assault, in which the provincials and Indians took part. In July, when General Amherst appeared before Ticonderoga, the French immediately retreated to Crown Point, a fort on Lake Champlain, which they also abandoned on the approach of the English. In the battle of Lagos, which was fought between the English and French squadrons under Admiral Boscawen and Admiral de la Clue, the French lost several ships, some being burnt and others taken, and their admiral was severely wounded.
See Weyl, Adolph, 'Die Jules Fonrober'sche Sammlung überseeischer Münzen und Medaikken, &c', Berlin, 1877, p. 21.
- Location
- Not on display
- Associated events
- Commemoration of: Successes 1759
- Acquisition date
- 1915
- Department
- Coins and Medals
- Registration number
- 1915,0701.1
- C&M catalogue number
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MB2 (Medallic Illustrations 2) (708) (444)
