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Auction: 407 - The Numismatic Collector's Series: Coins, Medals, Banknotes, Jewelry and Autographs - e-Auction
Lot: 343

Great Britain. Battle of the Nile, Davison's Medal 1798. Silver. 46mm. By C. H. Küchler. Hope standing left on a rocky promontory, holding oval medallion of Nelson, rev. The British Fleet assembled in Aboukir Bay preparing to engage the French; ALMIGHTY GOD HAS BLESSED HIS MAJESTY'S ARMS., VICTORY OF THE NILE AUGUST 1, 1798 in ex. Edge: = A TRIBUTE OF REGARD FROM ALEXR. DAVISON ESQR. ST. JAMES'S SQUARE. BHM 447, Eimer 890. Silver medals were awarded to all officers, except Captains and those of Flag rank who received gold. In old damaged fitted case, purple plush lined. Some light surface marks, once lightly cleaned. About Extremely Fine.

Estimate
$800 to $1,000

Starting price
$475