Horatio Nelson 1897 HMS Foudroyant Bronze Medal (EF)
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The Horation Nelson’s HMS Foudroyant copper medal is a 37mm coin struck in 1897 to commemorate Admiral Lord Nelson and his flagship, HMS Foudroyant.
The obverse features Admiral Lord Nelson’s bust with the inscription “HORATIO, VISCOUNT NELSON” and his birth and death dates.
The reverse depicts HMS Foudroyant at anchor without rigging. The legend reads “FOUDROYANT,” Lord Nelson’s flagship. Below that: “MEDAL STRUCK FROM COPPER OF VESSEL AFTER BREAKING UP.”
The copper used for this medal came from the wreck of HMS Foudroyant, which met its end off the coast of Blackpool on June 16th, 1897. The ship was originally built in Plymouth in 1798 and served as Nelson’s flagship during his command.
Weight 28.25g
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