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Medal commemorating the return of Halley's Comet 1985-1986

Medal commemorating the return of Halley's Comet 1985-86. Obverse: Bust of Edmund Halley (1656-1742). Legend: 'EDMUNDUS HALLEY.' Reverse: Flamsteed House, Greenwich with comet above. Legend: 'HALLEY'S COMET 1986 FEBRUARY 9.' In fitted case of issue. The obverse after a medal by Jacques-Antoine Dassier of 1744.
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Object Details

ID: MEC2787
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Dassier, Jacques-Antoine; Dassier, Jacques-Antoine
Events: Return of Halley's Comet, 1985-1986
Date made: 1986
People: Halley, Edmond
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 54 mm
Parts: Medal commemorating the return of Halley's Comet 1985-1986