Commemorative medal depicting Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727)
Commemorative medal depicting Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727). Obverse: Bust of the scientist (left). Legend: 'ISAACVS . NEWTONVS.' Reverse: A female figure (science) seated, holding a diagram. Legend: 'FELIX COGNOSCERE CAVSAS.' Exergue: 'M . DCCXXVI.'
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC2645 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Croker, John |
| Date made: | 1726 |
| People: | Newton, Isaac; Newton, Isaac |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 51 mm |