129- D a n g e r s a v e r t e d . 1589.
Bust of Elizabeth, almost full face, crowned, ruff open in
front, erect behind, gown puffed in diamond-shaped pattern
and jewelled. Leg. d i t i o r . i n . t o t o . n o n . a l t e r . c i r o v -
l v s . o r b e . (No other circle in the whole world more rich.)
m. m. Large rose : stops, roses.
Rev. A bay-tree uninjured by lightning and winds, flourish-
ing upon an island, inscribed, n o n . ip s a . p e r i c v l a . t a n g v n t .
(Not even dangers affect it.) Two ships in the distance, e . r .
upon the field. Border of leaves.
1*9 by 1*75. Med. Hist. vii. 7. Perry, v. 2.
MB. N . At., the latter with original chain. Hunter, M.
gill- Very rare.
Cast and chased: with rings for suspension. Executed shortly
after the destruction of the Armada, and possibly as a naval
reward, when the greatest dangers to Elizabeth had ceased. The
Queen of Scots was dead, and the plots of which she had been
the cause were at an end; James had been conciliated; the
Armada defeated; the Duke of Guise was dead; Prance and
the Vatican were baffled. The legend of the obverse alludes to
the Queen’s crown, the power and real wealth of which was as
fully established as that of any crown in Europe. The device
of the reverse refers to the imputed virtues of the laurel or
bay-tree, which was deemed incapable of injury from lightning,
and also a preservation to the places where it grew, or to the
persons who wore it.
Lupton says, “ Neither falling seeknes, neither devel will
infect or hurt one in that place whereas a Bay-tree is.”
D a n g e r s a v e r t e d . 1589.
Bust of Elizabeth, full face, wearing high crown, necklace with
pendants, ruff open in front, erect behind, gown and sleeves
puffed in diamond-shaped pattern and jewelled; on shoulders
high pointed bows : she holds sceptre and orb. Field damasked
with roses. Leg. d i t i o r . i n . t o t o . n o n . a l t e r . o i r o v l v s .
o r b e . m. m. Fleur-de-lis : stops, mullets.
Eev. A bay-tree uninjured by lightning, &c. ; similar to the
preceding : on the island are buildings, and in the sea, monsters ;
three ships in the distance ; e . r . omitted. Floral border.
2-8 by 2-1. Num. Chron. N.S. VII. PI. ii.
MB. AT. Æ. Hunter, Æ. gilt. C. F. Huth, N .
Very rare.
Cast and chased : with ring for suspension. This medal is
in high relief, and of very fine workmanship and beautifully
chased. It was executed at the same time as the preceding,
and both probably served as presents from the Queen to her
favourites.
131. D a n g e r s a v e r t e d . 1589.
Another ; similar, but with border on obverse composed of
diamonds and circles arranged alternately ; and inscription
incuse. No m. m.
2-7 by 2-45.
MB. Æ. Very rare.
Cast and a little chased.
132. D a n g e r s a v e r t e d . 1589.
Another ; similar, but without legend on obverse ; and of
coarse and irregular work.
2 by 1-9. Perry, iv. 1.
MB. Æ.
Cast and chased. There is in the National Collection a
similar medal in silver, which appears to be a modern copy of
the above. It is figured in the Med. Hist. vii. 9.
133. D a n g e r s a v e r t e d . 1589.
Bust of Elizabeth, I., hair compact, adorned with pearls,
ruff very large, gown with lozenge-shaped puffings and profusions
of jewellery. Leg. E l i z a b e t h . d . g . a n g l i e . f . e t .
h i . r e g . Stops, lozenges.