Counter commemorating the dominion of the sea

Counter commemorating the dominion of the sea. Obverse: Bust of Charles I (right), head bare, in ruff, armour, mantle, and riband for medal. Legend: 'CAROLVS . D : G . ANG . SCO . FRAN . ET . HIB . REX . FIDEI . DEFESOR.' Reverse: Ship in full sail (left); on right, seashore with fort. Legend: 'NEC . META . MIHI . QVAE . TERMINVS . ORBI.' Exergue: '1630.'

Object Details

ID: MEC1429
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Counter
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Briot, Nicholas
Date made: 1630
People: King Charles I; Briot, Nicholas
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 28 mm
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