State of England Medal
Ruler:
Mary I (1553-58)
Artist:
Trezzo, Jacopo
Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown
Production date: AD 1555
Object composed of silver gilt Diameter (min) 62 mm Diameter 62 mm Weight 87.10 g
Inscription present: Half length figure of Mary, her coif bordered with jewels and veiled behind, gown embroidered and jewelled brooch and pendant pearl on breast.
Inscription present: Mary is seated, partly kneeing on a cube, symbolic of stability and decorated with united hands; scales are lying near, indicative of justice. She is applying a torch to a pile of arms, in front of a temple, and extends branches of palm and olive over a group of suppliants involved in a flood and tempests; above, are rays issuing from clouds; below, water.
Accession number: CM.M.158-R
Primary reference Number: 227357
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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