Great Britain 1727 Medal Death of Issac Newton AE, Eimer-504 52mm P/L MI II:469/


Great Britain 1727 Medal Death of Issac Newton AE, Eimer-504 52mm P/L MI II:469/83. Bronze, 51 mm, 68.2 gm. Obverse draped bust facing left, ISAACVS NEWTONVS, initials I.C in exergue, reverse Science seated against a table, shows a planetary-system diagram, legend FELIX. COGNOSCERE CAVSAS ("It makes one happy to know...


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Great Britain 1727 Medal Death of Issac Newton AE, Eimer-504 52mm P/L MI II:469/83. Bronze, 51 mm, 68.2 gm. Obverse draped bust facing left, ISAACVS NEWTONVS, initials I.C in exergue, reverse Science seated against a table, shows a planetary-system diagram, legend FELIX. COGNOSCERE CAVSAS ("It makes one happy to know causes"), in exergue M.DCC.XXVI. Dated in the old style. Besides being a natural philosopher and mathematician best known for his Principia Mathematica, Newton also served as Master of the Royal Mint from 1699 until his death in 1727. Lustrous Mint State with muted cherry highlights. BU0729 combine shipping