Medal commemorating the dominion of the sea

Medal affirming Charles's claims to dominion of the sea. Obverse: Bust of King Charles II in along wig, laureate, in ornamental armour and mantle (left). Legend: 'CAROLVS . II . D . G : M : BR : FR : ET . H : REX.' Reverse: Starboard-quarter view of a battleship under topsails and mizzen. Legend: 'NOS . PENES . IMPERIVM.' (The empire is with us.) Supposed to have been struck after the battle of 3 June 1665.

Object Details

ID: MEC0849
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Rawlins, Thomas
Places: England
Date made: 1665
People: King Charles II
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 41 x 38 mm