MB. electrotype from Gotha, Jit. Munich, M.
Extremely rare.
This medal is always cast. The reverse is of inferior work,
and appears not to have been executed by Primavera; it
seems to he of a later date, and may belong to another medal.
5 2 . M ary, Q u e e n o f S c o t s . 1 5 7 2 .
Bust of Mary, r., hair in small curls, cap with veil behind,
falling upon the shoulders, small ruff, gown buttoned, to the
throat. Leg. m a r i a s t o w a r r e g i s o o t i a n g l i . i a . p r im a v e .
(Jacopo Primavera.)
No reverse.
2;6. Köhler, V. 238. Van Mieris, III. 436.
MB. M.
The original specimens of this medal are cast and are
extremely scarce. Modern casts, spoiled by chasing, often
occur; and, on this account, it has been conjectured that all are
modern fabrications.
This medal, like No. 49, is the work of Jacopo Primavera,
and was probably executed from a portrait. Its date is uncertain,
and there is nothing to attribute it to any special circumstance
; but, from the portrait, it would appear to have been
made about the same time as Primavera produced his medal of
Elizabeth. The original medal appears to have had no reverse ;
but to a modem copy, also cast, and which has the legend on the
obverse within two lines, has been added the reverse of a medal of
Ercole II. d’Este, Duke of Ferrara and Modena, with the type
of a female figure, I., holding palm branch and clock on arm,
landscape and castle behind, and the legend s v p e r a n d a om n is
f o r t v n a . This last medal is attributed to Pompeo Leoni, an
Italian medallist of the sixteenth century. This reverse also
occurs on a medal of John Rantzau, a memorable Danish commander.
(See Luckius, p. 8 0 .)
5 8 . M ary, Q u e e n o f S c o t s . 1 5 7 2 .
Bust of Mary, r., &c. ; same as the preceding. Leg. m a r i a .
s t o w a r . r e g i n a s c o t i® V a n g l i® . No artist’s name.
No reverse.
2-6.
. Rev. C. Babington, J3. Bibl. Paris, JE, Dresden, J3. -
Rare.
, Always cast. This medal as well as the following are
copies from the preceding, and probably of much later date.
54. M a r y , Q u e e n o f S c o t s . 1572.. . . .
Bust of Mary, r., &c.; same as No, 52. Leg. marta r e g .
s c o t ', e . a n g . No artist’s name.
No reverse.
2. Heraeus, PI, 22, fig. IV. d.
R. W. Cochran-Patrick, JR. Extremely rare.
Cast and chased. A specimen in silver of this medal was
also in the Wellesley collection.
In the possession of Mr. Cochran-Patrick is a medal with the
obverse same as the above, but with the reverse, bust of Francis I.
almost facing, wearing cap, rich doublet, and holding scroll.
This piece appears to be a “ mule,” i.e. made up of the
Obverses of two separate medals. Also in Heraeus, Pi. 26,
fig- V. h, is given a medal with a similar portrait of Mary:
but from the style of work this would appear to be a modem
copy of‘the original “one.
55. E l i z a b e t h . M e d a l e t . 1572. •
Bust of Elizabeth, I., crowned, between E R, sceptre in right
hand, ruff small. Leg. God Save the Qvene. Border, a chain
of square links.
No reverse.
1-3 by 1 -1 . .
MB. electrotype from Hunter, JE. gilt. , Extremely rare.
This small medal is perhaps unique: it appears to be merely
an expression of loyalty, not commemorative of any particular
event. The original is cast.
56. J o h n K n o x . Died 1572.
Bust of Knox, r., in cap and clerical dress, j . d, (J,
Dassier.)