Commemorative medal depicting Galilaeo Galilei (1564-1642)
Commemorative medal depicting Galilaeo Galilei (1564-1642). Obverse: Bust of the astronomer (left). Legend: 'GALILEVS GALILEI'. Reverse: Inscription within a wreath of stars and leaves, 'CONDITORI DISCIPLINAE AD . LEGES . MOTVS ET . ASTROR . CERTO COGNOSCENDAS.'
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Object Details
ID: | MEC2659 |
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Collection: | Coins and medals |
Type: | Medal |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Cerbara, N. |
Date made: | circa 1850 |
People: | Galilaeo, Galilei; Galilaeo, Galilei Cerbara, N. |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 41 mm |