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Ref: 5201

Admiral Duncan, The Battle of Camperdown 1797, white metal medal by T Wyon sr

 

Obv: uniformed bust almost facing of Admiral Duncan, LORD VISCT DUNCAN OF CAMPERDOWN ADMIRAL OF THE BLUE around

 

Rev: Britannia seated on British lion, holding laurels and standard, DUTCH FLEET DEFEATD 11 SHIPS TAKEN OCTR 11 1797 in exergue

 

Condition: Extremely fine with almost full original brilliance; Diameter: 38mm

 

References: BHM 428; E 887

 

Notes: The Battle of Camperdown was fought off the Dutch coast near Camperduin, against the Dutch who were allies of France. The result ended the golden age of Dutch seapower.

 

Provenance: A.H.Baldwin & Sons Ltd

 

Price £85

Admiral Duncan, The Battle of Camperdown 1797, white metal medal by T Wyon
Admiral Duncan, The Battle of Camperdown 1797, white metal medal by T Wyon

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