Engraved commemorative coin

Obverse: Engraved on a thin plate a sea-captain standing, bidding farewell to a woman. Inscription above: 'M.D.' (either side) DRA. A.' (left) 'NOF. CUL. 17 91' (right). Reverse: The woman seated on the shore waving her hankerchief to the sailor standing between the masts of a brig under sail. Inscription (from his mouth) 'FARWELL TELL YOU RETURN'.

Object Details

ID: MEC1651
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Engraved commemorative coin
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 1791
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 40 mm
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