Bombardement van Algiers, ter ere van lord Exmouth 1816

This commemorative medal, created by Louis Brenet in 1816, celebrates the British naval victory at the Bombardment of Algiers. The obverse depicts a bust portrait of Lord Exmouth, the British admiral who led the attack. The reverse showcases the mythological figure of Neptune, god of the sea, riding a sea monster, symbolizing British maritime power. The medal is a small-scale work of art, with a diameter of only 4 cm, highlighting the artistry and detail that Brenet achieved in such a compact format.