Commemorative medal depicting Isaac Newton (1642-1727)
Commemorative medal depicting Isaac Newton (1642-1727). Obverse: Head and shoulders Isaac Newton (left), bare-headed. Legend: 'ISACVS. NEWTONVS'. Reverse: female figure leaning on a draped table holding a book. Legend: 'FELIX.COGNOSCERE.CAVSVS'. Exergue: 'MDCCXXVI'. In fishskin case.
Object Details
| ID: | MEC3038 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | 1726 |
| People: | Newton, Isaac |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection |
| Measurements: | Overall: 52 mm |