Bicentennial of the Battle of Trafalgar. Gilt AR Medal (50mm, 77.03 g, 12h). 2005 reproduction by the Bigbury mint for the Nelson Society after the 1805 original posthumously awarded to Nelson. By Pingo. Dated 21 October 1805 (in Roman numerals).Keystone Auction 7 – The J. Eric Engstrom Collection of Admiral Nelson Medals Admiral Nelson Medals, Silver Estimate: $ 150 |
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Bicentennial of the Battle of Trafalgar. Gilt AR Medal (50mm, 77.03 g, 12h). 2005 reproduction by the Bigbury mint for the Nelson Society after the 1805 original posthumously awarded to Nelson. By Pingo. Dated 21 October 1805 (in Roman numerals). Britannia standing left, resting foot on prow, holding spear and being crowned by Victory alighting right / HORATIO VISCOUNT NELSON/ VICE ADMIRAL/ AND/ COMMANDER IN CHIEF/ ON THE 21 OCTOBER/ MDCCCV/ THE COMBINED FLEETS/ OF FRANCE AND SPAIN DEFEATED. Edge: 230/300 and hallmarks. Hardy 37. Superb EF. In original case of issue, with certificate of authenticity signed by Anna Tribe, the great-great-great-grandaughter of Nelson. |