Coins and Historical Medals

Defence of the Realm, c. 1570, a cast silver-gilt medalet, unsigned [probably by E. Mestrelle], crowned bust of Elizabeth I right, rose behind, chained portcullis in front, qvid nos sine te, rev. turreted castle, er at sides, globe below, qvid hoc sine armis, 24mm, 2.47g (MI I, 120/57; E 48Ab). Good very fine, rare; pierced for suspension £200-260

Provenance: Bt Spink June 1974