Counter commemorating Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805)

Counter commemorating Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). Obverse: The Admiral's bust (left), full uniform. Legend: 'H . VICECOM . NELSON .' Reverse: Within wreath, palm (right), laurel, (left). Inscription: 'DIED IN DEFENCE OF HIS COUNTRY OCT . 21 . 1805'.

Object Details

ID: MEC1460
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Counter
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 1805
People: Nelson, Horatio; Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 24 mm