Commemorative medal depicting Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727)
Commemorative medal depicting Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727). Obverse: Bust of Isaac Newton (left). Legend: 'ISAAC NEWTONVS'. Reverse: Science seated, leaning on a table holding a diagram of the solar system. Legend: 'FELIX . COGNOSCERE . CAVSAS .' Exergue: 'M.DCC.XXVI'. In original box.
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Object Details
ID: | MEC2674 |
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Collection: | Coins and medals |
Type: | Medal |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Croker, John |
Date made: | 1726 |
People: | Newton, Isaac; Newton, Isaac Croker, John |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Airy Collection |
Measurements: | Overall: 52 mm |
Parts: | Commemorative medal depicting Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727) |