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 floral border on both sides, bust of Admiral Monk in a long wig and lace collar (right). Legend (incuse): 'GEORGE DVKE OF ALBERMARLE.' Reverse: His coat of arms, engraved. Cast and chased. Fitted with a round instead of a scroll-shaped loop.
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Object Details
ID: | MEC0846 |
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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: 30 x 24 mm |