Commemorative medal depicting Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727)

Commemorative medal depicting Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727). Obverse: Bust of the scientist (left). Legend: 'ISAACVS . NEWTONVS.' Reverse: A female figure (science) seated, holding a diagram. Legend: 'FELIX COGNOSCERE CAVSAS.' Exergue: 'M . DCCXXVI.'

Object Details

ID: MEC2645
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Croker, John
Date made: 1726
People: Newton, Isaac; Newton, Isaac
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 51 mm