Medal commemorating the Spanish wreck recovered, 1687
Medal commemorating the Spanish wreck recovered, 1687. Obverse: Busts conjoined (right) of James II and Mary. He, laureate, hair long, descending in one ringlet in front, wears scale armour and mantle; she with pearls in her hair and one lovelock, is in mantle. Legend: 'IACOBVS . II . ET . MARIA . D G . MAG . BRI . FRAN . ET . HIB . REX . ET . REGINA.' Reverse: A ship, the boats of which are engaged in fishing up treasure from a wreck. Clouds in the sky. Legend: '. SEMPER TIBI PENDEAT HAMUS .' (Always let your hook be hanging.) Exergue: 'NAVFRAGA REPERTA 1687'. (Wreck recovered).
Object Details
| ID: | MEC2122 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Bower, George |
| Events: | Salvage of the Concepción, 1687 |
| Date made: | 1687 |
| People: | King James II and VII; Monck, Christopher Queen Mary II Phipps, Williamfl |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 52 mm |
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