Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

George III (1760-1820), Battle of the Nile, 1798, a bronze-gilt medal by J.G. Hancock for P. Kempson, bust of Nelson three-quarters left, reverse river-god watching the battle, 48mm (BHM 448; E 889). Light scuffing and rubbed on Nelson’s nose, otherwise very fine, scarce (£40-50)