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Counter commemorating Edward VII as Prince of Wales
Counter commemorating Edward VII as Prince of Wales. Obverse: The Prince of Wales, as a child, in naval dress, standing on the shore, his left hand resting on an anchor; a cliff (left) the sea in background. Legend: 'BRITAIN'S HOPE'. Exergue: 'THE PRINCE OF WALES'. Reverse: A three-decker battleship under sail (right). Legend: 'THE WOODEN WALLS OF OLD ENGLAND'.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC1498 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Counter |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Allen & Moore |
| Date made: | 1848 |
| People: | VII, King Edward |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 27 mm |
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