Silver Medal of Devereux, Robert, 3rd Earl of Essex, Great Britain, 1642–1642. 1949.157.1

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1949.157.1

Obverse: (Engraved in outer margin) FOR TRUE RELIGION AND SUBJECTS FREDOM STAND SHOULD HEAR BOTH HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT; (engraved in inner margin) PRO. RELIGIONE . LEGE. REGE. ET PARLIAMENTO.;, in field above Essex's head, SX - But of Essex facing, cuirassed, with broad lace collar; holding sword upright in r. hand

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Reverse: Scene of Parliament

Physical Description

Measurements
- Length: 26.7
- Length: 35.5

Typological Description

Object Type: Medal
Date: 1642
Manufacture: Cast
Manufacture: Chased
Manufacture: Engraved
Material: Silver
Shape: Oval
Geographic
- Place of Issue: England
- Place of Cataloging Relevance: Great Britain
Obverse
- Portrait: Devereux, Robert, 3rd Earl of Essex

References

Reference: Med.Ill..I, 295,113

Administrative History

Identifier: 1949.157.1
Lot: 1949.157
Department: Medals and Decorations
Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

Once looped (and subseqently holed) to serve as a pendant badge; Earl of Essex Parliamentary medal

Rights

CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
License: Public Domain Mark (images)
Rights: No Copyright - United States