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.'
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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 |