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Medal commemorating commerce with the Philippines
Medal commemorating commerce with the Philippines. Obverse: Short bust of King Charles III of Spain in a long wig with curls, tied with ribbon, falling below the bust. Legend: '*CARLOS * III * INSTITUIDOR * BENEFICO*' (Charles III founder supporter). Reverse: Port broadside view of a full-rigged merchantman under plain sail and forecourse. Legend: 'COMMERCIO * FILIPINO * RENACE.' (Rebirth of commerce with the Philippines). Exergue: 'MANILA'. This was a prize given by the Manila Trading Society.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC0210 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | J.C. Gil |
| Places: | Spain |
| Date made: | 1782 |
| People: | King Charles III of Spain; Manila Trading Society |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 49 mm |
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