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Medal commemorating the Battle of Lepanto, 1571

Medal commemorating the Battle of Lepanto, 1571. Obverse: Bust of Pope Pius V in robe and full collar (right), holding a crucifix before him. Legend: 'PIVS . V . PON . MAX . A . D . MDLXXI'. Reverse: Bird's-eye view of the action. Legend: 'DEXTERA NON VIRTVTEM'.
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Object Details

ID: MEC0226
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Bonzagna, Gian Federigo
Places: Italy
Events: Fourth Ottoman-Venetian War: Battle of Lepanto, 1571
Date made: 1571
People: Pope Pius V
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 45 mm