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Ingot commemorating William the Conqueror's Mora 1066
Rectangular shaped ingot. Obverse: Port broadside view of William the Conqueror's Mora, sail set. Ship's company on board. Inscription: 'WILLIAM THE CONQUEROR'S MORA'. Reverse: Inscription, 'WILLIAM THE CONQUEROR'S MORA 1066. As the flagship of William the Conqueror's vast fleet, the Mora played an important role in world history. She led about 1,400 vessels across the English Channel during William's successful invasion of England. With her square sail and graceful hull, the Mora was designed and constructed like a Viking ship.'
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC2817 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Ingot |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Franklin Mint |
| Places: | United States of America |
| Vessels: | Mora (fl.1066) |
| Date made: | 1976 |
| People: | King William I; Franklin Mint |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 48 x 64 x 3 mm |