Counter commemorating the action off Toulon, 1744

An image showing 'Medal commemorating the action off Toulon, 1744; obverse'

An image showing 'Medal commemorating the action off Toulon, 1744; reverse'

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Counter commemorating the action off Toulon, 1744

Counter commemorating the action off Toulon, 1744. Obverse: A human body B, suspended from a gallows D; beyond a naval engagement, A and C, one small ship in flames. Exergue: '1743/ 4'. Reverse: Troops drawn up in front of a fortified town E, to which ships F, G are advancing. In foreground other troops H. A lion I, attacking a cock.

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Object Details

ID:	MEC1434
Collection:	Coins and medals
Type:	Counter
Display location:	Not on display
Creator:	Unknown
Events:	War of the Austrian Succession: Battle off Toulon, 1744
Date made:	1744
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements:	Overall: 38 mm