Counter commemorating the capture of St Eustatius, 1781

Counter commemorating the capture of St Eustatius, 1781. Obverse: The Admiral's bust (right), cocked hat and uniform. Legend: 'G . B . RODNEY.' Reverse: Inscription (within an oak wreath), 'IN MEMORY OF THE GLORIOUS 3RD FEBR. 1781. WHEN SR. GEORGE PUNISHED THE DUTCH &c: &c:'.

Object Details

ID: MEC1444
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Counter
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: Fourth Anglo-Dutch War: Capture of St Eustatius, 1781
Date made: 1781
People: Rodney, George Brydges; Rodney, George Brydges
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 35 mm