A RARE ‘DOMINION OF THE SEAS’ MEDAL, 1639

the cast and chased medal by Nicholas Briot, obv. armoured bust of Charles I facing right wearing large plain collar, rev. ship in full sail, diam. -- 60mm.

These medals were struck to reaffirm Charles I's 'dominion of the seas' following the action between the Spanish and Dutch fleets off the Kent coast on 31st October 1639, in what were regarded as English waters.

Condition Report

some later retooling on the ship’s ensigns, otherwise a good example of this rare medal

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