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 (left). Crossed laurel branches below. Legend: 'INSCRIBED TO THE TARS OF OLD ENGLAND.' Reverse: A foul anchor. Legend: 'IN COMMEMORATION OF THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE 1794'.

Object Details

ID: MEC1819
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Token
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: French Revolutionary Wars: Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794
Date made: 1 Jun 1794
People: Howe, Richard; Howe, Richard
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 29 mm