Description
1746 Battle of Culloden Medallion by Kirk
Price: £750.00
Condition: About Extremely Fine (EF)
Description: This exquisite 1746 Battle of Culloden medallion, crafted by the esteemed engraver A. Kirk, commemorates the decisive battle that ended the Jacobite Rising of 1745. The obverse features a detailed depiction of the Duke of Cumberland, while the reverse commemorates the British victory at Culloden.
Specifications:
- Composition: Silver
- Weight: 35 g
- Diameter: 35 mm
- Thickness: 3 mm
- Shape: Round
- Orientation: Medal alignment (↑↑)
Historical Significance: The Battle of Culloden, fought on April 16, 1746, near Inverness, Scotland, was the final confrontation of the Jacobite Rising. The British government forces, led by the Duke of Cumberland, decisively defeated the Jacobite army under Prince Charles Edward Stuart. This battle marked the end of the Jacobite efforts to restore the Stuart monarchy and had a lasting impact on Scottish history and culture.
Catalogue Reference: Eimer 607
Search Tags: Battle of Culloden, 1746 Medallion, A. Kirk, Silver Medallion, Numismatic Art, Historical Medallion, Collectible Medallion, Eimer 607, British History, Jacobite Rising
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