Medal - George III Captain Cook, silver

€405,564.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1784
TypeCommemorative medals/Event medal
CompositionSilver
Weight
Diameter43 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticeLewis Pingo
Reference(s) BHM#258, Eimer#780
Obverse descriptionBust left
Obverse letteringIAC. COOK OCEANI INVESTIGATOR ACERRIMVS REG . SOC . LOND . SOCIO . SVO.
(Translation: The most intrepid investigator of the seas)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionFortune leaning against a naval column with the British shield at its foot, placing a rudder on a globe
Reverse letteringNIL INTENTATVM NOSTRI LIQUERE AUSPICIIS GEORGII III
(Translation: Our men have left nothing unattempted)
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1784  - - 289
Catalog ID5533887310
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