Medal commemorating Admiral Cornaro

Medal commemorating Admiral Cornaro. Obverse: Bust of Admiral Cornaro in a long wig and hat (in high relief) (right). Legend: 'ANDREAS CORNELIUS PRO VENETIS IMPERATOR . A . D . MDCCXXI' (Andreas Cornelius [Cornaro] Venetian Admiral). Reverse: Bird's-eye view of Venice (defaced) with shipping. St Mark's lion in the air above. Legend: 'NAVALE PRELIO SERVATAM NOVO MUNIMINE CINXIT' (He circled her with new fortresses after saving her in the sea battle).

Object Details

ID: MEC0233
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Places: Italy
Date made: 1721
People: Cornaro, Admfl
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 62 mm