The Battle of the Nile. Æ Medal (36mm, 24.19 g, 12h). By W. Wyon Sr. Dated 29 November and 1 August 1798. VIRTUTE NIHIL OBSTAT & ARMIS, Victory reclining right, head facing, holding plaque decorated with bust of Nelson; at her feet, lion seated right, palm tree, and harp; pyramid in background; in exergue, VICTORY OF THE NILE/ AUGt 1 1798 / SUB HOC SIGNO VINCES, Union shield resting on anchor, both entwined with ribbon reading NOV 29 LAUS DEO 1798; radiant Eye of God above. Hardy 8; BHM 450; Eimer 892. Varnished, rough surfaces, deposits, a few scratches. Near EF.
From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection.