Commemorative medal depicting Halley's Comet 1986

Commemorative medal depicting Halley's Comet, 1986. Obverse: Bust Edmond Halley (1656-1742) (three-quarter left). Legend: 'EDMOND HALLEY'. To his left, inscription: '1656 1742'. Reverse: Comet showing its track in relation to the earth and the Giotto probe. Legend: '1066, 1301, 1456, 1531, 1607, 1682, 1758, 1835, 1910.' On the track: 'TERRE'; 'COMETE'; 'SONDE GIOTTO . 1986'.

Object Details

ID: ZBA0656
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Maillart
Date made: 1986
People: Halley, Edmond; Maillart
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 80 mm
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