Medal cast

Two casts, obverse and reverse, of a commemorative medal. Obverse: The Duke's bust (right), hair long, in mantle round the shoulders. Legend: 'IACOBUS . DUX . EBORACENSIS . ET . ALBANENSIS.' (James Duke of York and Albany). Reverse: Ship (right) in distress off a high rocky lee shore; (left) a boat near the ship. Legend: 'IMPAVIDUM . FERIUNT.' (They strike him undismayed).

Object Details

ID: SEC1044
Type: Medal cast
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Bower, George
Date made: 5 May 1682
People: King James II and VII
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Wellcome Collection
Measurements: Overall: 5 mm x 42 mm