Medal commemorating Admiral General George Monk (1608-70): 1st Duke of Albemarle

Medal commemorating Admiral General George Monk (1608-1670): 1st Duke of Albemarle. Obverse: A badge; within a raised garland, a border of laurel on both sides, bust of Admiral Monk, hair long, in a collar, armour and mantle (left). Legend (incuse): 'GEORGE DVKE D. ALBEMARLE.' Reverse: His coat of arms within the Garter, surmounted by a ducal coronet. Fitted with a scroll shaped loop.

Object Details

ID: MEC0845
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Places: England
Date made: 1660
People: Monck, George; Monck, George
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 31 x 28 mm