Medal commemorating the dominion of the sea
Medal commemorating the dominion of the sea. Obverse: Bust of King Charles II (right) in a long wig, laureate, and mantle. Legend: 'CAROLVS . II . D . G . M . BR . FR . ET . HIB . REX.' Reverse: The king crowned, a trident in his right hand, the British lion at his feet, driving Neptune's chariot with four horses abreast across the sea, a line of battleships drawn up in the distance. Legend: 'ET . PONTVS . SERVIET 1665.' (The sea too shall obey.)
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Object Details
ID: | MEC0850 |
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Collection: | Coins and medals |
Type: | Medal |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Thomas Simon |
Places: | England |
Date made: | 1665 |
People: | King Charles II |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 27 mm |