Victories in the Peninsular War: CM.YG.3452-R

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter (min) 27.2 mm Diameter 27.2 mm Weight 8.21 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Laureate uniformed bust of the Duke of Wellington facing left

• Text: HISPANIAM ET LVSITANIAM RESTITVIT WELLINGTON
• Location: Obverse
• Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription within linear circle and inscription around

• Text: CUIDAD RODRIGO JAN.19.1812. BADAJOZ APRIL 2.1812. SALAMANCA JULY.22 1812. &c. &c. &c. Around: VIMIERA AUG 21.1808.TALAVERA JULY 28.1809 ALMEIDA MAY 5.1812
• Location: Reverse
• Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

• A Catalogue of British Historical Medals, 1760-1960. Vol I: The Accession of George III to the Death of William IV page(s): 180

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.YG.3452-R
Primary reference Number: 228912
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals