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Medal - Sir Edmund Berry Godfrey
| Location | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
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| Year | 1678 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing bust of Sir Edmund Berry Godfrey in high relief, depicted with long curled hair and draped robes, with a cravat or neckcloth visible at the throat. The circumferential legend runs along the raised rim, and the engraver's signature appears at the base of the bust in the lower field. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A multi-figure scene in relief depicting the murder of Godfrey: a prone victim is strangled in the centre of the composition by a kneeling assailant, while a papal figure in tiara and vestments stands to the left raising a sealed document inscribed BVLLO, appearing to bless or direct the act. A second assailant kneels at right assisting in the attack. The circumferential legend runs along the upper rim. |
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