Commemorative medal depicting Galilaeo Galilei (1564-1642)
Commemorative medal depicting Galilaeo Galilei (1564-1642). Obverse: Bust of the astronomer (right). Legend: 'GALILAEUS GALILAEI.' Reverse: Inscription, 'NATUS PISIS IN ITALIA AN. M.D.LXIV OBIIT AN. M.DC.XLII . SERIES NUMISMATICA UNIVERSALIS VIRORUM ILLUSTRIUM.'
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Object Details
ID: | MEC2651 |
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Collection: | Coins and medals |
Type: | Medal |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Gayrard, Raymond; Durand, A. |
Date made: | 1818 |
People: | Galilaeo, Galilei; Galilaeo, Galilei Gayrard, Raymond Durand, A. |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 40 mm |
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