Token commemorating the Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794

Token commemorating the Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794. Obverse: Bust of Admiral of the Fleet Richard Howe (1726-1799) in a tie-wig, uniform and cocked hat with bow and brim higher at the back (left) crossed laurel branches below. Legend: 'ADMIRAL EARL HOWE'. Reverse: Inscription, 'THE MEMORABLE VICTORY GAINED OVER THE FRENCH FLEET JUNE . 1 . 1794'. Crossed laurel branches below.

Object Details

ID: MEC1747
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Token
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Mainwaring, W.
Events: French Revolutionary Wars: Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794
Date made: 1794
People: Howe, Richard; Howe, Richard
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 34 mm