Token commemorating Admiral of the Fleet Richard Howe (1726-1799) and the Glorious First of June, 1794
Token commemorating Admiral of the Fleet Richard Howe (1726-1799) and the Glorious First of June, 1794. Obverse: Bust of Admiral Howe in a tie-wig, uniform and cocked hat with bow and brim higher at the back (left). Legend: 'EARL HOWE & THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE.' Reverse: A female figure representing Liberty, standing, a staff and cap in her right hand, a bale (left). Legend: 'LIBERTY & COMMERCE.' Exergue: '1794'. Inscribed on edge: 'PAYABLE IN LONDON'.
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Object Details
ID: | MEC1794 |
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Collection: | Coins and medals |
Type: | Token |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Wyon, Peter; Wyon, Thomas Kempson, Peter |
Events: | French Revolutionary Wars: Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794 |
Date made: | 1794 |
People: | Howe, Richard; Wyon, Thomas Wyon, Peter Kempson, Peter |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 28 mm |