Medallic illustrations of the history of Great Britain and Ireland to the death of George II (1885)
Hawkins, Edward, 1780-1867, Franks, Augustus Wollaston, Sir, 1826-1897, Grueber, Herbert A. (Herbert Appold), 1846-1927 · London : Printed by order of the Trustees of the British museum · leaf 702
407. Louisburg taken. 26 July, 1758. Bust of Britannia, L, head bound with fillet, hair twistedinto a knot behind, no drapery; in front, the cap of Liberty;behind, a trident. Leg. o . fair . Britannia . hail. i. kirk . f. Rev. Victory, running, r., bears in her left hand a trophyconsisting of a… … 407. Louisburg taken. MB. M. Bare. The trophy shows that the conquest was obtained fromFrance: the fish alludes to the valuable fishery which existednear the coast. This medal was designed by Cipriani at therequest of Mr. Thomas Hollis. There is a variety of this medal, differing only in having a…
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