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Medal - Royal Observatory 300th Anniversary; navigation; bronze

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Location United Kingdom
Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type Commemorative medals
Year 1975
Composition Gilding metal plated tombac
Diameter 57.15 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Number
N#
564875

Commemorative issue

300th Anniversary of the Royal Observatory

Obverse

Elevation of Flamsteed House, globe behind

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM
ROYAL
OBSERVATORY
1675-1975
GREENWICH HERSTMONCEUX

Engraver: William Andrews

Reverse

Marine timekeeper of John Harrison

Script: Latin

Lettering: "...for perfecting Navigation..."

Engraver: William Andrews

Mint

Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1975  3 000

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