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Medal commemorating the dominion of the sea
Medal commemorating the dominion of the sea. Obverse: Bust of King Charles II (right) in a long wig, laureate, and mantle. Legend: 'CAROLVS . II . D . G . M . BR . FR . ET . HIB . REX.' Reverse: The king crowned, a trident in his right hand, the British lion at his feet, driving Neptune's chariot with four horses abreast across the sea, a line of battleships drawn up in the distance. Legend: 'ET . PONTVS . SERVIET 1665.' (The sea too shall obey.)
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC0850 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Thomas Simon |
| Places: | England |
| Date made: | 1665 |
| People: | King Charles II |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 27 mm |
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