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Medal commemorating The Duke of York wrecked, 1682
Medal commemorating the Duke of York wrecked, 1682. Obverse: The Duke's bust (right), hair long, in mantle round the shoulders. Legend: 'IACOBUS . DUX . EBORACENSIS . ET . ALBANENSIS.' (James Duke of York and Albany). Reverse: Ship (right) in distress off a high rocky lee shore; (left) a boat near the ship. Legend: 'IMPAVIDUM . FERIUNT.' (They strike him undismayed).
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC2120 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Bower, George |
| Date made: | 1682 |
| People: | King James II and VII; Bower, George |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 41 mm |