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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
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