Counter commemorating Commodore Richard Howe (1726-1799) and William Pitt (1756-1806)

Counter commemorating Commodore Richard Howe (1726-1799) and William Pitt (1756-1806). Obverse: Howe's half-length figure (three-quarter right), tie-wig, uniform, baton in right hand. Legend: 'THE RIGHT HONOE COMMODORE HOWE'. Reverse: Pitt's half-length figure, three-quarter left, uniform, arms behind back. Legend: 'THE RIGHT HONOE WILLIAM PITT.'

Object Details

ID: MEC1438
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Counter
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 1758
People: Howe, Richard; Howe, Richard Pitt, William Pitt, William
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 24 mm