Medal commemorating the 700th anniversary of the foundation of Liverpool

Medal commemorating the 700th anniversary of the foundation of Liverpool. Obverse: A man kneeling (right) presenting a scroll to King John, crowned, seated on a throne holding a sceptre and orb; emblems of the town above. Legend: '700TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDATION OF LIVERPOOL'. Reverse: Port broadside view of a ship under sail. Legend: 'DEUS NOBIS HAEC OTIA FECIT 1207 1907'. (Garlands between each word and date.)

Object Details

ID: MEC2046
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Allen, C. J.
Events: Foundation of Liverpool, 1207
Date made: 1907
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 63 mm