This commemorative bronze medal was struck to mark the passing of Sir Isaac Newton. As well as being a notable scientist, Sir Isaac Newton served as the Master of The Royal Mint from 1699 until his death in 1727. This bronze medal is year-dated 1727 and is in Extremely Fine condition. The obverse of the medal features a draped bust of Sir Isaac Newton. The reverse features an image of Newton’s Monument at Westminster Abbey – where Sir Isaac Newton was buried.

The relief panel of the monument depicts boys using instruments related to Newton's mathematical and optical work. One has a telescope, one is looking through a prism and another is balancing the sun and planets on a steel yard. Others depict Newton's activities as Master of the Mint (producing coin of the realm) – the figures carry pots of coins and an ingot (bar) of metal is being put into a furnace.

Above the sarcophagus is a reclining figure of Newton, in classical costume, his right elbow resting on several books representing his great works. With his left hand he points to a scroll with a mathematical design shown on it, held by two standing winged boys. The background is a pyramid on which is a celestial globe with the signs of the Zodiac, of the constellations, and with the path of the comet of 1680. On top of the globe sits a figure of Urania (the muse of Astronomy) leaning upon a book.