Naval reward medal
Naval reward medal. Obverse: Bust of James II (right), hair long, descending low in curls in front of the shoulders, which are draped in a mantle. Legend: 'IACOBVS . II . DEI . GRA . ANG . SCOT . FRAN . ET . HIB . REX.' Reverse: An antique trophy; naval action in distance. Legend: 'GENVS . ANTIQVVM' (An ancient race).
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC1123 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Naval reward |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Roettier, John |
| Date made: | 1685 |
| People: | King James II and VII |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection |
| Measurements: | Overall: 63 mm |
| Parts: | Naval reward medal |