Naval reward medal

Naval reward medal. Obverse: Bust of James II, (right), hair long, descending low in curls in front of the shoulders, which are draped in a mantle. Legend: 'IACOBVS . II . DEI . GRA . ANG . SCOT . FRAN . ET . HIB . REX.' Reverse: An antique trophy; naval action in distance. Legend: 'GENVS . ANTIQVVM' (An ancient race).

Object Details

ID: MEC1124
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Naval reward
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Roettier, John
Date made: 1685
People: King James II and VII
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 63 mm