Medal commemorating the attempted invasion of Scotland, 1708

Medal commemorating the attempted invasion of Scotland, 1708. Obverse: Bust of Queen Anne draped, in pearl necklace, gown and mantle (left). Legend: 'ANNA . D : G : MAG : BR : FRA : ET . HIB : REGINA.' Reverse: A female figure offering a rose to an ass, who prefers the thistle. Legend: 'INIMICVS ODOR APPETITV FORTIOR.' (An unwelcome odour is stronger than the appetite.) Exergue: 'GALLI SCOTIAM AGGRESSVRI SOLO ANGLORVM ASPECTV FVGANTVR. 1708.' (The French about to invade Scotland, are put to flight at the mere sight of the English, 1708.) Inscription (on edge): 'IN FELIX OPERAM PERDAS VT SI QVIS ASELLVM IN CAMPVM DOCEAT.' (Unhappy man, you lose your labour; as if any one could train an ass [to run] in the races of Campus [Martius].)' (School of Nuremberg)