Medal commemorating the arrival of King George I in England, 1714 and dominion of the seas

Medal commemorating the arrival of King George I in England, 1714 and dominion of the seas. Obverse: Bust of King George I in a long wig, armour draped and cloak (right). Legend: 'GEORGIVS . D : G . MAG . BRI . FRA . ET HIB REX . F . D .' Reverse: The king as Neptune, a trident in his right hand, seated in a sea-car drawn by four sea horses and attended by tritons and nereids, approaching the coast (left). Legend: 'RECTOR . MARIVM.' (The ruler of the seas.) Exergue: 'ADVENTVS . REGIS . IN . BRITANNIAM . 18 . SEPTEMB : 1714.' (The arrival of the King in Britain, 18 September 1714.)

Object Details

ID: MEC0859
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Croker, John
Places: England
Events: Arrival in England of King George I, 1714
Date made: 1714
People: King George I
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 68 mm