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Medal cast
Two casts, obverse and reverse, of a commemorative medal. Obverse: Bust of King Charles II in along wig, laureate, in ornamental armour and mantle (left). Legend: 'CAROLVS . II . D . G : M : BR : FR : ET . H : REX.' Reverse: Starboard-quarter view of a battleship under topsails and mizzen. Legend: 'NOS . PENES . IMPERIVM.' (The empire is with us.)
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Object Details
| ID: | SEC1038 |
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| Type: | Medal cast |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Events: | Second Anglo-Dutch War; 1665-1667 |
| Date made: | 3 Jun 1665; 1665 |
| People: | King Charles II |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Wellcome Collection |
| Measurements: | Overall: 5 mm x 41 mm x 38 mm |