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

Medal commemorating Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). Circular snuffbox lid of pinchbeck gold. Uniface. Obverse: The Admiral's bust (left), full uniform, hair plaited behind, cloak gathered round just below the epaulettes. Legend: 'ADMIRAL LORD NELSON.'

Object Details

ID: MEC1550
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Wyon, Peter
Date made: 1805
People: Nelson, Horatio; Nelson, Horatio Wyon, Peter
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 55 mm