Commemorative medal depicting King James I
Commemorative medal depicting King James I. Obverse: Bearded bust of James I with ruff and collar (details of which are unclear). Background cross hatched, and the surround bears four scrolls. Inscription: top scroll: 'I R'. Bottom scroll: 'Jacobus D . G . Mag . Britt : Fra : & Hybe : Rex'. Reverse: Full coat of arms with achievements. Legend: 'HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE' Beneath coat of arms: 'BEATI PACIFICI.' Legend: 'IACOBUS DEI GRATIA MAGNAE BRITANNIAE FRANCIAE ET HYBERNIAE REX.'
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC2879 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | D., F. |
| People: | D., F.; King James I and VI |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 43 x 55 mm |
| Parts: | Commemorative medal depicting King James I |