1781 Battle of Doggersbank Medal. Silver. 44.6 mm. Betts-589. Choice About Uncirculated.Nearly in the Mint State category, yet with wispy handling marks in the obverse field, tiny edge bruise at 11 oclock on the same side. That side of the medal is brilliant apart from russet outlines in the protected areas around some of the devices and lettering toward the lower border. The reverse, on the other hand, is richly toned with dominant pearl gray that gives way to bolder charcoal-blue outlines to the design elements. Reflective in finish with a sharp strike and strong eye appeal. This commemorative medal was struck for a Dutch audience from dies by Johann Georg Holtzhey, the design pointing out that the Dutch Navy was able to hold off the greater British Navy in the Doggers Bank, a shallow area of the North Sea between the two countries. It is known exclusively in silver.
