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The Royal Mint - Great British Treasure Hunt
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Wait on this page for a minute or so and it changes to Newton Bronze Medal page.
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Thx, Isaacus not working,
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.
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Yep, saw that, but it doesn't assist with the cryptex.
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Solved it.
The only clue that I’ll give is that the final cypher begins with an ‘S’.
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Stuck On the 7 letter password also.
Everyone says don't over think it but struggling to see which word would fit and for why.
Also tried Isaacus to no avail...
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Sisaacc 🤣
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the site seems to have gone down again
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Think the waiting part is likely related to website performance, seems to be down at the moment.
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Perhaps me getting the final answer just brought the site down again 🤣
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Does it also end in G? 🙏
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