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Nelson Memorials. Æ Medal (75mm, 394.5 g, 12h). French mint. By R. Searle. Dated 1758, 1805, and 1981. Caricature-style bust of Nelson facing, wearing bicorn; in incuse to right, Horatio Nelson / Trafalgar HORATIO NELSON 1758-1805 in incuse, Britannia, leaning on Union shield and holding trident, mourning a fallen Nelson in her arms. Edge: 1981 (Cornucpia) 2/100. Hardy 211. EF. Rare. Numbered 2 of 100.
From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection.
Hardy notes a silver striking at 75mm and a general issue bronze striking at 68mm. The present example would appear to either indicate a third issue in bronze at 75mm, or a correction to the entry.
From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection.
Hardy notes a silver striking at 75mm and a general issue bronze striking at 68mm. The present example would appear to either indicate a third issue in bronze at 75mm, or a correction to the entry.