The Battle of Belleisle or Quiberon Bay

The Battle of Belleisle or Quiberon Bay, Admiral Hawke's Victory, silver medal, 1759, by James Kirk, to the order of the Society of Arts and Commerce, Britannia seated on a sea-horse, armed with trident and shield, rev figures of Night and Tempest shield Britain from an attacking France, 40mm (MI 706/441; MH 364). Very fine and scarce. Admiral Edward Hawke (1705-1781). His victory at Quiberon Bay prevented an invasion by the French. The medal was formerly (Hawkins) attributed to be the work of Thomas Pingo.