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.

Object Details

ID: MEC2674
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)