Rectangular plaque ingot depicting the 'Sovereign of the Seas'
Rectangular shaped ingot. Obverse: Port broadside view of the 'Sovereign of the Seas', sail set. Inscription: 'SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS'. Reverse: Inscription, 'SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS 1637 The largest most lavishly ornamented warship of her day, the "Sovereign of the Seas" was a symbol of Great Britain's power marking the end of the four-mast era, she represented an important step in the evolution of naval architecture and served as the prototype for English warships for more than 200 years.'
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Object Details
ID: | MEC2828 |
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Collection: | Coins and medals |
Type: | Ingot |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Franklin Mint |
Vessels: | Sovereign of the Seas 1637 (HMS) |
Date made: | 1976 |
People: | Franklin Mint |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 48 x 64 x 3 mm |