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Token commemorating Admiral of the Fleet Richard Howe (1726-1799)
Token commemorating Admiral of the Fleet Richard Howe (1726-1799). Obverse: Bust of Admiral Howe in a pigtail, uniform and cocked hat with braided edge (left). Legend: 'MAY THE FRENCH EVER KNOW HOWE TO RULE THE MAIN.' Reverse: Bust of David Garrick. Legend: 'DAVID GARRICK ESQR'. Inscription on edge: 'SKIDMORE HOLBORN LONDON'.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC1818 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Token |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | 1 Jun 1794 |
| People: | Howe, Richard; Howe, Richard Garrick, David Garrick, David |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 29 mm |