Medal commemorating dangers averted, 1589

Medal commemorating dangers averted, 1589'. Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth, almost full face, crowned, ruff open in front, erect behind, gown puffed in diamond-shaped pattern and jewelled. Legend: 'DITIOR . IN . TOTO . NON . ALTER . CIRCVLVS . ORBE.' (No other circle in the whole world more rich.) Obverse: A bay tree uninjured by lightning and winds, flourishing upon an island, inscribed 'NON . IPSA . PERICVLA . TANGVNT.' (Not even dangers affect it.) Two ships in the distance. 'E.R.' upon the field on either side of the tree. Border of leaves.

Object Details

ID: MEC1109
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 18th century
People: Queen Elizabeth I
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 46 x 43 mm