temp. HANOVER. Sir Isaac Newton, physicist, mathematician, and philosopher. 1643-1727. CU Medal (52mm, 66.08 g, 12h). The Death of Newton. By J. Croker. Dated 1726
in Roman numerals. ISAACVS · NEWTONVS ·, draped bust left / FELIX · COGNOSERE · CAVSAS (
fortunate to recognize the causes), Science seated left, head right, leaning against draped table to right, holding tablet displaying diagram of the planetary system; M·DCC·XXVI in exergue. MI 469/83; Eimer 504. Near EF, light marks.
In addition to his contributions to science, mathematics, and philosophy, Isaac Newton also held an important numismatic role as Master of the Mint, being appointed to that position in 1699. Holding this office for the remainder of his life, he effected many improvements in the coinage.
