Medal commemorating the 400th anniversary of Francis Drake's exploration of California, 1979; reverse

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Medal commemorating the 400th anniversary of Francis Drake's exploration of California, 1979; reverse Long Caption: Medal commemorating the 400th anniversary of Francis Drake's exploration of California, 1979. Obverse: Bust of Drake. Reverse: Port broadside view of the 'Golden Hind' under full sail. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: MEC2595 Artist: Hyde; Sir Francis Drake Commission Date: 1979 Medium: gilded metal Size: 76 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.