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Medal commemorating Admiral Andrea Doria (1468-1560)
Medal commemorating Admiral Andrea Doria (1468-1560). Obverse: Bust of Admiral Andrea Doria in armour mantled (right), a small trident behind (left). Legend: 'ANDREAS DORIA P . P .' Reverse: Starboard broadside view of a galley, single sail furled. This is said to have been struck by Leoni in gratitude to Admiral Doria for his liberation from the galleys.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC0220 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Display - QH |
| Creator: | Leoni, L. |
| Places: | Italy |
| Date made: | 1541 |
| People: | Dorio, Andrea |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 41 mm |
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