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Medal - Captain James Cook - 1728-1779 Historical Medal
| Location | Australia |
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| Year | 1970 |
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| Weight | 38 g |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing bust of Captain James Cook in uniform with epaulettes and neckerchief, rendered in high relief against a flat field. The legend arcs along the upper rim, with the birth and death years separated by a dash along the lower rim. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A detailed relief depiction of the three-masted bark HMS Endeavour under full sail, navigating to the right through stylised waves. The ship's rigging and hull are rendered with fine detail, occupying the central field, with the legend arcing along the upper rim. |
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