E3079-2

Medal commemorating the dominion of the sea; reverse Long Caption: Medal affirming Charles's claims to dominion of the sea. Obverse: Bust of King Charles II in along wig, laureate, in ornamental armour and mantle (left). Reverse: Starboard-quarter view of a battleship under topsails and mizzen. Supposed to have been struck after the battle of 3 June 1665. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: MEC0849 Artist: Thomas Rawlins Date: 1665 Medium: silver Size: 41 mm x 38 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.