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Description: | Medal commemorating commerce with the Philippines. Obverse: Short bust of King Charles III of Spain in a long wig with curls, tied with ribbon, falling below the bust. Legend: '*CARLOS * III * INSTITUIDOR * BENEFICO*' (Charles III founder supporter). Reverse: Port broadside view of a full-rigged merchantman under plain sail and forecourse. Legend: 'COMMERCIO * FILIPINO * RENACE.' (Rebirth of commerce with the Philippines). Exergue: 'MANILA'. This was a prize given by the Manila Trading Society.
caption: Medal commemorating commerce with the Philippines; obverse
caption: Medal commemorating commerce with the Philippines; reverse | Publisher: | "http://collections.rmg.co.uk/" | Rights holder: | "Royal Museums Greenwich" | Subjects: | medals Manila Trading Society Charles III | Source: | Royal Museums Greenwich | Identifier: | http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections... | Go to resource |
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