35. A t t em p t s o f J am e s (III.), E l d e e P b e t e n d e e , to e e -
COVEE THE ENGLISH T h EONE IN 1708 AND 1716.
Bast of Prince James, r., laureate, hair long, in armour and
mantle tied in a knot on the shoulder. Leg. n ih il e f f ic ie n s .
(Accomplishing nothing.)
Rev. Map of Great Britain marked, sootia 1708 . m . m a e t .
1716 . M . FEBE., BEITANNIA, HIBEENIA. Leg. BIS VENIT VIDIT
non v ic it f l e n s q v e e e o e s s it . (Twice he came, he saw, he did
not conquer, and he retired in tears.)
l -25. Cochran-Patrick, Scott. Med., PI. xi. 8.
MB. iR. Very rare.
The two dates upon this medal indicate the two unsuccessful
attempts of James to recover the crown of England. After
the defeats at Sheriffmuir and Preston, the rebel chiefs were
on the point of disbanding their forces, when the Prince unexpectedly
landed and delayed their purpose; but upon the
approach of General Cadogan the disbanding was resumed, and
the Prince returned in sorrow to Paris, having again seen
Scotland and with no success.
36. T h e A ct o f G e a c e . 15 July, 1717.
Bust of George I., r., hair long, in embroidered mantle tied
in a knot on the shoulder. Leg. g e o e g iv s . d . g . mag . b e .
f e . e t . h ib . e e x . f . d . Below, i. c. (John Croker.)
Rev. A winged female figure, Clemency, leaning upon a
column, holds an olive branch, and with a caduceus touches the
head of a serpent. Leg. c l em e n t ia . a v g v s t i. (The clemency
of the King.) Ex. m d c c x v ii. i . c . (John Croker.)
1-8. Seelander, Num. Bruns. Luneburg., PI. 145.
MB. iR. Not uncommon.
On the 15th July, 1717, an Act of Grace and Free Pardon
towards all, with a few exceptions, who had been engaged in
the late rebellions, having passed both Houses of Parliament,
received the royal assent. Clemency bears the attributes of
Peace, and with the caduceus is tranquillizing the serpent of
Rebellion. Mercury having tamed the fury of two serpents, and
formed them into an ornament to his caduceus, that instrument
became the symbol of peace and plenty.
37. T h e A ct o f G e a c e . 15 July, 1717.
Bust of George I., r., laureate, hair long, in figured armour,
and mantle fastened with brooch on the shoulder. Leg. g e o e g -
rvs . d : g : mag : b e : f e : e t . h ib : e e x . f : d . Below, i. c.
(John Croker.) Same as Nos. 33, 34.
Rev. A winged female figure, Clemency, leaning upon a
column, &c.; same as the preceding.
1-8.
MB. JE. Not uncommon.
Same as the preceding, but with a different obverse.
38. W e s t m in s t e e F i e e Of f ic e . Founded, 1717.
Portcullis; above which are a crown and the Prince of
Wales’s plumes; below is a label inscribed, e s t a b l is h e d 1717.
Leg. w e s t m in s t e e f i e e o f f ic e .
Rev. An oak wreath.
1-55.
MB. pewter. Not rare.
This medal commemorates the founding of the Westminster
Fire Office in 1717. There are several varieties of this piece,
but they appear to be of more recent dates. These medals were
struck in gold for presentation to the directors, and in silver
for presentation to clerks on their appointment to office. The
name of the recipient was engraved within the wreath on the
reverse.
39. T b e a t y o f P a s sa e ow it z . July, 1718.
Bust of George I., r., laureate, hair long, in figured
armour, and mantle fastened with brooch on the shoulder. Leg.