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Thomas Pingo (1692-1776)
Medal commemorating the Defeat of the French fleet off Cape Finisterre and Admiral Anson's voyage around the world. 1747
4.3 cm (diameter) | RCIN 443232
Thomas Pingo (1692-1776)
Medal commemorating the Defeat of the French fleet off Cape Finisterre and Admiral Anson's voyage around the world 1747
Thomas Pingo (1692-1776)
Medal commemorating the Defeat of the French fleet off Cape Finisterre and Admiral Anson's voyage around the world 1747
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1 medal : gold
Obverse: Bust of Admiral Anson left being crowned by Victory standing on the prow of a galley. GEORGE LORD ANSON Below: VICT. MAY III MDCCXLVII
Reverse: Victory standing on the back of a sea monster above a globe within a beaded circle. CIRCVMNAVIGATION Around: six laurel wreaths containing the names of the officers of his ship the 'Centurian'. KEPPEL SAVMAREZ SAVNDERS BRETT DENNIS..
Reverse: (continued) CAMPBEL
Die axis: 12h -
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Measurements
4.3 cm (diameter)
42.53 g (Weight) (whole object)
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