Caesar Medal

Obverse: Within a double cable border, a sailor, standing, his left resting on the stock of an upright anchor, his right hand on the truck of a gun. (as MED0296 but from a different die). Legend: "ENGLAND EXPECTS EVERY MAN TO DO HIS DUTY". Reverse: Caesar swimming towards the stern of a galley (R) an army on the shore (L) above, a fort armed with men. Inscribed: above (R) incuse: "George Shepherd". Exergue: "CAESAR MEDAL".

Object Details

ID: MED0304
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Prize medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Taylor, William Joseph
People: Shepherd, George; Caesar, Julius
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 38 mm
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