GREAT BRITAIN. Silver Voyage Around the World Medal, ND (possibly ca. 18th Century). PCGS MS-62 Gold Shield.69 mm. Fearon-23.1. Commemorating Sir Francis Drakes voyage around the globe. The obverse and reverse display a detailed and finely engraved map of the globe. The map illustrates the known world prior to about 1640 A.D. with latitude and longitude lines. A highly interesting and artistic medal certain to catch the attention of many collectors. Lightly toned and quite attractive.From the Q. David Bowers Collection.
