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.

Object Details

ID: MEC0846
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