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Medal - Sir Edmund Berry Godfrey

Location England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
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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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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