Elizabeth I

Elizabeth I, the Dangers Averted, gilt-metal cast copy of Nicholas Hilliard's famous medal, 1589, by Nicholas Hilliard (c.1547-1619), facing crowned bust in elaborate dress and high ruff collar, holding sceptre and orb, DITIOR IN TOTO NON ALTER CIRCVLVS ORBE, rev., bay-tree on an island, uninjured by lightning and winds, NON IPSA PERICVLA TANGVNT, 57.5 x 50.5mm (MI 154/129; Eim. 62; MH 19; Scher [1994] 164; H & P pl. 28, 7; Farquhar 133), 19th century, suspension loop with gold ring. Very fine.