Commemorative medal depicting Galilaeo Galilei (1564-1642)
Commemorative medal depicting Galilaeo Galilei (1564-1642). Obverse: Bust of the astronomer (left). Legend: 'GALILEVS GALILEI'. Reverse: Inscription within a wreath of stars and leaves, 'CONDITORI DISCIPLINAE AD . LEGES . MOTVS ET . ASTROR . CERTO COGNOSCENDAS.'
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC2659 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Cerbara, N. |
| Date made: | circa 1850 |
| People: | Galilaeo, Galilei; Galilaeo, Galilei Cerbara, N. |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 41 mm |