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Medal commemorating the marriage of James VI and Anne of Denmark
Medal commemorating the marriage of James VI and Anne of Denmark. Obverse: Busts of James VI of Scotland and Anne, three-quarter face towards each other. He is in doublet and hat, high, crowned, and with feathers; she is in large ruff and necklace. Above is a crown. Legend: 'IACOBVS 6 . ET . ANNA . D . G . SCOTORVM . REX . ET . REGINA.' Reverse: Scottish shield, ensigned with helmet, crown and crest; at the sides, two standards, bearing the Scottish lion and the cross of St Andrew. Supporters, unicorns; large thistles behind them. Around the shield, the collar and badge of St Andrew. Legend: 'IN DEFENCE'.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC1110 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | 1590 |
| People: | King James I and VI; King James I and VI Queen Anne, Consort of King James I and VI Queen Anne, Consort of King James I and VI |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection |
| Measurements: | Overall: 57 mm |
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