Counter commemorating Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) and the Battle of Trafalgar, 1805

Counter commemorating Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) and the Battle of Trafalgar, 1805. Obverse: Bust of Admiral Nelson (left). Legend: 'LORD . NELSON'. Reverse: Port broadside view of a frigate. Legend: 'VICTORY OF TRAFALGAR'.

Object Details

ID: MEC1477
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Counter
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: Napoleonic Wars: Battle of Trafalgar, 1805
Date made: 21 oct 1805
People: Nelson, Horatio; Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 31 mm