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Medal commemorating dangers averted, 1589
Medal commemorating 'dangers averted', 1589. Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth, hair adorned with pearls, in a large ruff and embroidered dress, face (left), figure (three quarters left). Legend: 'ELIZABETH . D . G . ANGLIE . F . ET . HI . REG.' Reverse: A large bay tree and building on an island, inscribed; ships in the distance, clouds above. Inscription, on either side of the bay tree: 'E . R .' On the island: 'NON . IPSA . PERICVLA . TANGVNT'. (Not even dangers affect it.) Fitted with an ornamental loop. A copy.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC0839 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Places: | England |
| Date made: | 18th century copy |
| People: | Queen Elizabeth I |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 58 x 45 mm |
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