Radiant bust almost front, slightly left, the head in profile left.

Jesus Christ

Modeled by Leonhard Posch, Royal Prussian Iron Foundries

1820/30

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Obverse: Bust in profile right.
Oval blue jasper medallion with white relief profile portrait of First Earl Richard Howe (1726-1799) was a British naval officer. After serving throughout the War of the Austrian Succession, he gained a reputation for his role in amphibious operations against the French coast as part of Britain's policy of naval descents during the Seven Years' War. He also took part, as a naval captain, in the decisive British naval victory at the Battle of Quiberon Bay in November 1759.
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