Medal affirming Charles's claims to dominion of the sea
Features
| Location |
England
(United Kingdom)  |
|---|---|
| King |
Charles II (1660-1685)
|
| Type | Commemorative medals › Military medals |
| Year | 1665 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.49 g |
| Size | 40.5 × 37.2 mm |
| Shape | Oval |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Number | N# 539886 |
| References | MI I# CII 144 Edward Hawkins, Augustus W. Franks, Herbert Appold Grueber; 1885. Medallic Illustrations of the History of Great Britain and Ireland to the Death of George II / Volume I. British Museum, London, United Kingdom. |
Obverse
Bust of King Charles II in along wig, laureate, in ornamental armour and mantle left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAROLVS . II . D . G : M : BR : FR : ET . H : REX.
Engraver: Thomas Rawlins
Reverse
Starboard-quarter view of a battleship under topsails and mizzen.
Script: Latin
Lettering: NOS . PENES . IMPERIVM.
Translation: The empire is with us.
Engraver: Thomas Rawlins
Edge
Plain
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