Counter commemorating Sir William Sidney Smith (1764-1840) and the defence of Acre, 1799
Counter commemorating Sir William Sidney Smith (1764-1840) and the defence of Acre, 1799. Obverse: Sir Sidney Smith's bust (left), full uniform, ribbon and star. Legend: 'ADMIRAL SIR S . SMITH.' Reverse: Inscription, 'ACRE DEFENDED, BUONAPARTE REPULSED, SYRIA SAVED, 20 MAY 1799.'
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Object Details
ID: | MEC1482 |
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Collection: | Coins and medals |
Type: | Counter |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Unknown |
Events: | French Revolutionary Wars: Defence of Acre, 1799 |
Date made: | 1816 |
People: | Smith, William Sidney; Smith, William Sidney Bonaparte, Napoleon |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 24 mm |