Medal cast
Casts of the obverse and reverse of a commemorative medal. Obverse: Bust of Elizabeth I, full face, wearing high crown, necklace with pendants, ruff open in front, erect behind, gown and sleeves puffed in diamond-shape pattern and jewelled; on shoulders high pointed bows; she holds sceptre and orb. Legend: 'DITIOR . IN . TOTO . NON . ALTER . CIRCVLVS . ORBE.' (No other circle in the whole world more rich.) Reverse: A bay tree (on an island with buildings), uninjured by lightning and winds, flourishing upon the island, inscribed, 'NON . IPSA . PERICVLA . TANGVNT.' (Not even dangers affect it.) Three ships in the distance, monsters in the sea. Floral border.
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Object Details
ID: | SEC1069 |
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Type: | Medal cast |
Display location: | Not on display |
Events: | Anglo-Spanish War: Spanish Armada, 1588 |
Date made: | 1588 |
People: | Queen Elizabeth I |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Wellcome Collection |
Measurements: | Overall: 12 mm x 60 mm x 53 mm |
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