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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.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC1109 |
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| 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 |
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