Struck specimens of this medal are rare. The gold one in
the British Museum has a loop for suspension and was
formerly in the possession of the first Marquess of Lansdowne.
The ordinary specimens, being cast and chased, vary in some
of the details, and are less valuable.
15. P e a c e w i t h S p a in . 1604.
There is a variety of the preceding medal with ornamented
border to hat, slightly varied dress, and stippled background to
date. I t is set in an open-work border, and has a loop for
suspension.
1-6.
MB. At.
Cast and chased.
16. P e a c e w i t h S p a in . 1604.
Bust of James I., r., laureate, in armour, falling lace collar,
and scarf across the body. Leg. i a c o b v s . d ’ . a ’, m a g ’ . b b i t ’ .
f r a n . e t . h i b ’ . R. (James, by the grace of God, King of Great
Britain, Prance, and Ireland.)
Rev. Peace holding a palm branch and' supporting a cornucopia,
&c.; similar to No. 14, hut no date in the exergue.,
1'55. Med. Hist. xii. 9. Perry, ix. 2.
MB. At. lead.
Cast and chased. This piece was issued upon the same
occasion as the preceding, but probably somewhat later, as the
King is styled King of Great Britain, an expression not adopted
before 20 Oct. 1604. The British Museum specimen in silver
is spoilt and altered by the chaser. An original struck specimen
has not been met with.
17. A t t e m p t e d U n io n . 1604.
Bust of James I., three-quarters, r., in armour, falling collar,
scarf, and hat fastened up on one side by a rich jewel and
feathers. Leg. i a c : d . g . m ag . b r i t . f r . e t . h i b . r .
Rev. Two sceptres passing through a crown. Leg. f i rm a n -
t v r . b i n a . s v b . v n o . 15 . o . 604. (The two are established
under one, 15 Oct. 1604.)
A border of chain of roses and thistles encloses the device on
both sides.
1'55 by 1‘45. Med. Hist. xii. 4. Perry, viii. 3. Yan
Loon, II. 2.
MB. A3. Hunter, At. Extremely rare.
Cast and chased. This medal was issued whilst James was
endeavouring to establish the Union between the kingdoms of
England and Scotland. In order to accomplish this object
Commissioners were appointed from the Parliaments of both
countries to treat upon the subject. Their first meeting was
held in London, 15 Oct. 1604; and conferences were continued
till the December following, without any definite resolution
having been arrived at. In the meanwhile, on 20 Oct., James
assumed the title of King of Great Britain. Although this
medal is dated 15 Oct. the legend of the obverse shows that it
must have been issued after 20 Oct., but before the month of
December.
18. D u k e o f W u r t e m b e r g . K n i g h t o f t h e G a r t e r .
1605.
The Duke standing, nearly full face, in his robes, and wearing
the Garter: in the field, 1605. Leg. f r i . d . g . d v x .
WIRTEMBER.
No reverse.
1. Sattler, Ges. des Herz. Wiirtemb. T. Y. Tab. iii.
fig. 29.
Stuttgart, At. Very fare.
This piece is a shell, The Duke of Wurtemberg was invested
with the Order of the Garter in October, 1604, when he
displayed great magnificence, sending a silver Stall Plate and an
offering in ducats, having the date of the year impressed on
them by an additional stamp. On St. George’s Day, 23 April,
1605, he celebrated the anniversary feast of the Order with
unusual splendour at Stuttgart, when he appeared in a costly
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