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Medal commemorating the 400th anniversary of Francis Drake's exploration of California, 1979
Medal commemorating the 400th anniversary of Francis Drake's exploration of California, 1979. Obverse: Bust of Drake. Legend: '400TH ANNIVERSARY OF SIR FRANCIS DRAKE'S EXPLORATION OF CALIFORNIA. 1579.1979'. Reverse: Port broadside view of the 'Golden Hind' under full sail. Legend: 'FIRST ENGLISH SHIP TO SAIL AROUND THE WORLD 1577 THE GOLDEN HINDE 1580'. On edge: '39'.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC2595 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Hyde; Sir Francis Drake Commission |
| Events: | Exploration: Drake's First Voyage, 1577-1580 |
| Vessels: | Golden Hind (1577) |
| Date made: | 1979 |
| People: | Drake, Francis |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 76 mm |
| Parts: | Medal commemorating the 400th anniversary of Francis Drake's exploration of California, 1979 |
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