Engraved commemorative coin
Obverse: Engraved on a thin plate a sea-captain standing, bidding farewell to a woman. Inscription above: 'M.D.' (either side) DRA. A.' (left) 'NOF. CUL. 17 91' (right). Reverse: The woman seated on the shore waving her hankerchief to the sailor standing between the masts of a brig under sail. Inscription (from his mouth) 'FARWELL TELL YOU RETURN'.
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Object Details
ID: | MEC1651 |
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Collection: | Coins and medals |
Type: | Engraved commemorative coin |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Unknown |
Date made: | 1791 |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 40 mm |