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Coin commemorating the dominion of the sea
A pattern for a halfpenny commemorating the dominion of the sea. Obverse: Bust of Charles II (left), laureate, in armour. Legend: 'CAROLVS . A . CAROLO' (Charles of Charles, i.e., son of Charles). Reverse: Britannia, seated (left), holding laurel branch and spear; at her side the shield. Legend: 'QVATVOR . MARIA . VINDICO' (I claim the four seas). Exergue: 'BRITANNIA.'
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC1589 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Coin |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | 1665 |
| People: | King Charles II |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 33 mm |