Record

RefNoM/268
LevelItem
TitleKing Charles II Medal
Date2007
DescriptionDie of Charles II medal
OBVERSE: Image head and shoulders of Charles II, surrounded by wording 'CAROLUS II REX SOC. REG. LOND. FUNDATOR
REVERSE: Crest of Charles II surrounded by wording around outside - GLORIA PRINCIPUM REM INVESTIGARE
Extent1 medal
ObjectNameMedal
Dimensions70mm (diameter)
NotesThe first medal was given to Emperor Akihito of Japan; the second to Dr A P J Abdul Kalam, ex President of India on 22 October 2007; awarded to Angela Merkel on 1 April 2010; 27 June 2011 to Mr Wen Jiabao, Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China.
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