Medal commemorating the Henry Hudson tercentenary, 1909

Medal commemorating the Henry Hudson tercentenary, 1909. Obverse: Bust of the discoverer in armour, cloak and ruff. Legend: 'HEDRIK HUDSON 1609.' Reverse: Starboard-bow view of the Half-Moon under sail, a man seated in the stern, a cliff (right) sicklemoons (left and right). Legend: '. NIEUW . AMSTERDAM.' Below: 'MCMIX I . DAALDER.'

Object Details

ID: MEC2311
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Roiné, J.E.
Places: France
Events: Henry Hudson's voyage to North America, 1609
Vessels: Half Moon fl.1609
Date made: 1909
People: Hudson, Henry; Roiné, J.E.
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 38 mm