Lot Essay
It has been suggested in the book British Historical Medals that the date on the reverse is possibly a mistake for Nelson's birth date, 29th September.
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Battle of the Nile: A commemorative bronze medal by T. Wyon Sr.
OBVERSE: a seated figure of Victory holding a plaque with a bust of Lord Nelson, a lion, palm tree and harp in front of a pyramid, inscribed VIRTUE NIHIL OBSTAT & ARMIS ['Nothing withstands valour and arms'] and VICTORY OF THE NILE AUGT.1.1798 ; REVERSE: a shield and fouled anchor inscribed NOV . 29 LAUS DEO ['November 29 Praise to God'] and above SUB HOC SIGNO VINCES. ['Under this sign thou shalt conquer'] (some wear) -- 1½in. (4cm.) diam
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OBVERSE: a seated figure of Victory holding a plaque with a bust of Lord Nelson, a lion, palm tree and harp in front of a pyramid, inscribed VIRTUE NIHIL OBSTAT & ARMIS ['Nothing withstands valour and arms'] and VICTORY OF THE NILE AUG
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