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Description: | 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'.
caption: Medal commemorating dangers averted, 1589; obverse
caption: Medal commemorating dangers averted, 1589; reverse | Publisher: | "http://collections.rmg.co.uk/" | Rights holder: | "Royal Museums Greenwich" | Subjects: | medals Anne fl.1600 King James II and VII | Source: | Royal Museums Greenwich | Identifier: | http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections... | Go to resource |
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Post medieval silver Scottish thistle…
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