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Ingot commemorating the 'Golden Hind'
Rectangular shaped ingot. Obverse: Starboard broadside view of Sir Francis Drake's flagship the 'Golden Hind', sails set. Inscription: 'GOLDEN HIND'. Reverse: Inscription, 'GOLDEN HIND 1577-1580. The flagship of Francis Drake, the "Golden Hind" attacked Spanish treasure ships in the Pacific and sailed round the world to deliver her precious cargo to Queen Elizabeth I of England. Built as a merchantman, the "Golden Hind" carried 18 cannons and became one of the most successful privateers in history.'
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC2824 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Ingot |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Franklin Mint |
| Vessels: | Golden Hind (1577) |
| Date made: | 1976 |
| People: | Drake, Francis |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 48 x 64 x 3 mm |