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Medal commemorating the return of Halley's Comet 1985-1986
Medal commemorating the return of Halley's Comet 1985-86. Obverse: Bust of Edmund Halley (1656-1742). Legend: 'EDMUNDUS HALLEY.' Reverse: Flamsteed House, Greenwich with comet above. Legend: 'HALLEY'S COMET 1986 FEBRUARY 9.' In fitted case of issue. The obverse after a medal by Jacques-Antoine Dassier of 1744.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC2787 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Dassier, Jacques-Antoine; Dassier, Jacques-Antoine |
| Events: | Return of Halley's Comet, 1985-1986 |
| Date made: | 1986 |
| People: | Halley, Edmond |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 54 mm |
| Parts: | Medal commemorating the return of Halley's Comet 1985-1986 |