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The presentation medal to Admiral Michel Adrianzoon de Ruyter (1607-1676

Presentation medal to Admiral Michel Adrianzoon de Ruyter (1607-1676). Obverse: Head of King Louis XIV in a long wig with curls on the neck (right). Legend: 'LUDOVICUS XIIII . REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS.' (Louis XIV, most Christian king.) Reverse: The sun with face in glory shining down upon the terrestrial globe, clouds on either side. Legend: 'NEC PLURIBUS IMPAR.' (Not unequal to many.) Below: 'M . DC . LXIII.'
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Object Details

ID: MEC0727
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Naval reward
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Mauger, Jean
Places: France
Date made: 1663
People: King Louis XIV of France; Ruyter, Michel Adriaenszoon de
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 41 mm