Medal commemorating Captain James Cook (1728-1779)
Medal commemorating Captain James Cook (1728-1779). Obverse: Bust of Cook in tie-wig and uniform (right). Legend: 'CAPT: JAMES COOK.' Reverse: Inscription, 'COURAGE AND PERSEVERANCE.' Exergue: 'BORN 1728 . DIED 1779.'
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Object Details
ID: | MEC1386 |
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Collection: | Coins and medals |
Type: | Medal |
Display location: | Display - Pacific Encounters Gallery |
Creator: | Unknown |
Date made: | 1779 |
People: | Cook, James |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 38 mm |
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