Commemorative counter depicting King James I and Prince Charles
Commemorative counter depicting King James I and Prince Charles. Obverse: Bust of King James (three-quarter right) in broad brimmed hat with jewel, lace ruff, ermine robes and collar of the Garter. Legend: 'GIVE THY JUDGEMENTS O GOD UNTO THE KING.' (G is hidden behind J's hat). Reverse: Bust of Prince Charles (three-quarter right), bareheaded and clean shaven, wearing ruff and riband for medal. Legend: 'AND THY RIGHTEOUSNESSE UNTO THE KINGS SONNE.' (NE is partially hidden behind the prince's head). Possibly by Simon de Passe.
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Object Details
ID: | MEC2874 |
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Collection: | Coins and medals |
Type: | Counter |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Unknown |
Date made: | 1616 |
People: | King James I and VI; King Charles I |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 27 mm |