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: Two ships of the line engaged, sailing to right. One on fire aft. Fort left. Legend: 'RODNEY . FOR . EVER .'

Object Details

ID: MEC1448
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: 33 mm
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