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.'

Object Details

ID: MEC1482
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