Medal commemorating the Coronation of Queen Anne, 1603

Medal commemorating the Coronation of Queen Anne of Denmark, 1603. Obverse: Bust of Queen Anne, three-quarter left, hair profusely jewelled, ear rings, necklace, high lace ruff, open in front. Legend: 'ANNA . D' . G . REGINA . MAG' . BRIT' . FR' . ET . HIB' . FILIA & SOROR REGV . DANIAE .' (Anne, by the grace of God, Queen of Great Britain, France and Ireland, daughter and sister of Kings of Denmark.) Reverse: Arms of the Queen, crowned. Legend: 'ASTVTIA . FALLAX ; TVTIOR . INNOCENTIA.' (Cunning is fallacious, innocence is safer.)

Object Details

ID: MEC1113
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: Coronation of Queen Anne, 1603
Date made: 1603; 1703
People: Queen Anne, Consort of King James I and VI
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection
Measurements: Overall: 28 mm