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Lucky Cuss Pillar of the Community United States 4883 Posts	Posted 03/02/2024 5:12 pm Regarding the obverse, The Glorious First of June refers to a 1794 engagement between the British and French fleets. It was wildly celebrated as an overwhelming victory in Britain, but the truth was that while the French certainly suffered the greater losses in warships and sailors, the British failed to attain their main goal, which was to prevent a convoy of ships carrying grain from reaching France. Here's a link to an account of the battle: https://www.historic-uk.com/History...t-June-1794/ As for the reverse, it should be understood that so far as most British subjects were concerned, the chaos characterizing Revolutionary France was to be feared, reviled, and ridiculed. Accordingly, interpreting the "Map of France", we see honor being trampled underfoot, the monarchy (throne) overturned, the country divided (FRA-NCE), glory defiled, religion broken to pieces, with destruction and death lurking in every quarter. The edge carries the vague promise, "CURRENT EVERY WHERE". Colligo ergo sum Report this Post to the Staff

erafjel Pillar of the Community Sweden 2124 Posts	Posted 03/02/2024 5:24 pm That was certainly an interesting reverse. Thanks for sharing! Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 03/02/2024 6:53 pm Not my field, but very cool! Report this Post to the Staff
HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 27514 Posts	Posted 03/03/2024 12:24 am A very incredible and fascinating token, Lucky Cuss! Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
chafemasterj Pillar of the Community United States 6514 Posts	Posted 03/03/2024 10:53 am That's really cool. Thanks for sharing. Check out my counterstamped Lincoln Cent collection: http://goccf.com/t/303507 Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 196572 Posts	Posted 03/04/2024 10:18 am Very nice! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 37206 Posts	Posted 03/10/2024 12:55 pm A beauty with an interesting history. Report this Post to the Staff
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