TUDOR. temp. Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. CU Jeton (30mm, 5.89 g, 8h). Thanksgiving for the Defeat of the Spanish Armada. Of uncertain Dutch manufacture. Dated 1589. VF.Electronic Auction 527 British Medals, Copper Sold For $ 130. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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TUDOR. temp. Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. CU Jeton (30mm, 5.89 g, 8h). Thanksgiving for the Defeat of the Spanish Armada. Of uncertain Dutch manufacture. Dated 1589. · TANDEM · BONA · CAVSA · TRIVMPHAT · 1589, female figure seated left in carriage, holding large quill and open book inscribed with the Lord’s Prayer in Dutch / (rosette) · SI · NON · VIRIBVS · AT · CAVSA · POTIORES ·, young birds in nest at top of tree, defend themselves against a bird of prey; across field, BELLV NECESS. MI 153/128; van Loon (new edition) –; Eimer 63. Brown surfaces, areas of weakness. VF. |