+
-
Medal commemorating Admiral Cornaro
Medal commemorating Admiral Cornaro. Obverse: Bust of Admiral Cornaro in a long wig and hat (in high relief) (right). Legend: 'ANDREAS CORNELIUS PRO VENETIS IMPERATOR . A . D . MDCCXXI' (Andreas Cornelius [Cornaro] Venetian Admiral). Reverse: Bird's-eye view of Venice (defaced) with shipping. St Mark's lion in the air above. Legend: 'NAVALE PRELIO SERVATAM NOVO MUNIMINE CINXIT' (He circled her with new fortresses after saving her in the sea battle).
For more information about using images from our Collection, please contact RMG Images.
Object Details
| ID: | MEC0233 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Places: | Italy |
| Date made: | 1721 |
| People: | Cornaro, Admfl |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 62 mm |
Your Request
If an item is shown as “offsite”, please allow eight days for your order to be processed. For further information, please contact Archive staff:
Email: library@rmg.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)20 8312 6516 (during Library opening hours)
Click “Continue” below to continue processing your order with the Library team.