Commemorative medal depicting Halley's Comet 1986
Commemorative medal depicting Halley's Comet, 1986. Obverse: Bust Edmond Halley (1656-1742) (three-quarter left). Legend: 'EDMOND HALLEY'. To his left, inscription: '1656 1742'. Reverse: Comet showing its track in relation to the earth and the Giotto probe. Legend: '1066, 1301, 1456, 1531, 1607, 1682, 1758, 1835, 1910.' On the track: 'TERRE'; 'COMETE'; 'SONDE GIOTTO . 1986'.
Object Details
| ID: | ZBA0656 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Maillart |
| Date made: | 1986 |
| People: | Halley, Edmond; Maillart |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 80 mm |