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Ruler:
Henry VIII (1509-1547)
(Issued for)
Maker:
Anonymous
A silver medal, cast and chased, by an unknown workman for Henry VIII. The title of Defender of the Faith was conferred on Henry by Leo X, 11 Oct. 1521, by a Bull which is preserved in the British Library (Cott. MS. Vit. B. IV. 105). The title of Lord of Ireland ('DOM·HYB') shows that this piece must have been executed before 1541. The odour of the Rose, the badge of Henry VIII, is here likened to the fragrant smell which proceeded from the plants and cedars of the valleys of Lebanon.
Almost extremely fine
Method of acquisition: Loan (1997) by The Weiss Family Family of the Late Prof. Roberto Weiss
Production date: circa AD 1524
Object composed of silver Diameter 32.5 mm Diameter 32.7 mm Die Axis 180 degrees Die Axis 45 degrees Weight 29.43 g Weight 29.44 g
Inscription present: Bust, left, in hat and cloak.
Inscription present: +HENRICVS·VIII·DEI·GRA REX ANGL·FRANC·DOM·HYB
Inscription present: Tudor rose; legend in four lines above and below.
Inscription present: ODOR / EIVS VT LIBANI / DEFENSOR / FIDEI
Inscription present: Bust of Henry VIII, left
Inscription present: Tudor Rose
Accession number: LOANCM.70-2012
Primary reference Number: 226418
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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