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Medal commemorating the Old Royal Observatory, Greenwich
Medal commemorating the Old Royal Observatory, Greenwich. Obverse: Flamsteed House. Legend: 'GREENWICH'. Reverse: Inscription within a decorative border, 'OLD GREENWICH OBSERVATORY. Flamsteed house, one of Wren's architectural gems, commissioned by Charles II in 1675 and built (on the foundations of Duke Humphey's watchtower) for £520'. One of a series of medals produced for Architectural Heritage Year.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC2725 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | 1976 |
| People: | Wren, Christopher; King Charles II Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 39 mm |