Commemorative medal depicting John, Duke of Montagu

Commemorative medal depicting John, Duke of Montagu. Obverse: Bust of the Duke in armour wearing a Star of the Garter (left). Legend: 'JOANNES DVX DE MONTAGV'. Reverse: Two men, one tending the wound of the other, a horse's head behind (left) representing the parable of the good Samaritan. Legend: 'TV FAC SIMILITER'. Exergue: 'MDCCLI'.

Object Details

ID: MEC2993
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Dassier, Jacques-Antoine
Date made: 1751
People: Ekins, Charles; Montagu, John
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 55 mm