Victories of the Year Medal, 1798. Bronze, 48mm. By C.H. Küchler. BHM 458. Extremely Fine. Obv. Draped and cuirassed bust l. Rev. Britannia seated r. by trophy of arms; MARI VICTRIX TERRAQUE INVICTA (Victorious at sea, unvanquished on land), AVITUM TRANSCENDIT HONOREM and date in ex. (He surpassed the honor of his ancestors). (Est. $150-$200)
This medal celebrates Britain's many and varied military victories of the year: the Nile, Port Mahon, Tory Island, the capture of Minorca and victories in Ireland.
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