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Medal commemorating Captain James Cook (1728-1779) Long Caption: Medal commemorating Captain James Cook (1728-1779). Medal struck by the Royal Society in memory of Cook. Obverse: Bust of Captain Cook in tie-wig and uniform (left). Reverse: A draped female figure (Fortune) stands leaning against a rostral column, a spear in her left hand and a rudder in her right hand resting on a globe. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: MEC1316 Artist: L. Pingo Date: 1784 Medium: silver Size: 43 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.