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:'.
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Object Details
ID: | MEC1444 |
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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 |