Obv: Laureate bust to right, between G and III, VISITED ST. PAUL’S above, DECEMBER 19, 1797 below. Rev: Arms of London radiated, IN HONOR OF LORD DUNCANS VICTORY OVER THE DUTCH FLEET OCT, 11 1797 in exergue. Edge: Plain.
Uncirculated with light contact marks. White-metal with some remaining brilliance. Penny. 10.7g. 32.7mm. Ex. Deane.
Struck to commemorate Duncan’s naval victory over the Dutch navy on October 11, 1797 which erased the threat of a French invasion of Ireland.