+
-
Rectangular plaque ingot depicting the 'Sovereign of the Seas'
Rectangular shaped ingot. Obverse: Port broadside view of the 'Sovereign of the Seas', sail set. Inscription: 'SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS'. Reverse: Inscription, 'SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS 1637 The largest most lavishly ornamented warship of her day, the "Sovereign of the Seas" was a symbol of Great Britain's power marking the end of the four-mast era, she represented an important step in the evolution of naval architecture and served as the prototype for English warships for more than 200 years.'
For more information about using images from our Collection, please contact RMG Images.
Object Details
| ID: | MEC2828 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Ingot |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Franklin Mint |
| Vessels: | Sovereign of the Seas 1637 (HMS) |
| Date made: | 1976 |
| People: | Franklin Mint |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 48 x 64 x 3 mm |
Your Request
If an item is shown as “offsite”, please allow eight days for your order to be processed. For further information, please contact Archive staff:
Email: library@rmg.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)20 8312 6516 (during Library opening hours)
Click “Continue” below to continue processing your order with the Library team.