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Lowestoft Prize Medal
Large AR prize medal, Hawkins, Medallic Illustrations 257 (1665).
Obv.: Charles II draped and laureate bust r., CAROLVS SECVNDVS D G MAG BRI FRAN ET HIB REX
Rev.: Charles I as admiral standing l. in foreground, in the background the Battle of Lowestoft with sinking Dutch flagship, PRO TALIBVS AVSIS ("For Such Rash Attempts")
Related link:The Naval Battle of Lowestoft
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