United Kingdom - Various coins/tokens 'Admiral Earl Howe' (6
The short history:Richard Howe was born in London on March 8th . He progressed to a famous career in the Royal Navy, quickly receiving promotion to Captain at 20 years of age and remembered for his cunning strategies during the "Seven Years War". His name is for ever linked with the victory over the French Revolutionary Fleet in the battle on June 1st . The battle resulted in dead or wounded French and British, however he captured six enemy ships and sunk one. Several medals, "tokens" and "farthings" were minted in memory of this battle. They show, on the obverse the bust of Earl Howe, and on the reverse a variety of designs commemorating the day of the battle or other aspects of the conflict. The British were very concerned over the state of affairs resulting from the French Revolution so close to it's borders. This is reflected by the issue of the satirical token which is also shown and described in this narrative. The humorous British point of view is expressed on the reverse of this token, as is their serious concern at the bad condition of France due to the revolution which occurred during the same year as the fateful battle. Admiral Richard Howe died on August 5th . Themedals & coins:01 The Glorious 1° June Farthing , Cu, 4.43 g,02 Admiral of the white, Frence fleet defeated off U.S Hant, medaglia, RR, Bronzo, 41 mm, g 03 The Glorious 1° June, Half penny,Cu, 9.94 g04 The Glorious 1° June, Rule Britannia, Token, Cu, mm, 9.94 g05 The Glorious 1° June, The wooden walls of old England, Half penny ,Cu, 9.94 g06 Admiral of the fleet , Frenchfleet defeat, VII ships taken, medaglia, RR, Bronzo, mm, gSee pictures for a good impression.Will be sent by registered mail. Read More