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Great Britain: 1590 Elizabeth I Defeat of The Spanish Armada,…
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Melbourne
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20-Oct-2019
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Great Britain: 1590 Elizabeth I Defeat of The Spanish Armada, 'Dangers Averted' silver medallion (85.2g, 57 mm x 51 mm), Obv: Crowned bust of Queen Elizabeth I in deep relief, wearing large ruff with orb and sceptre in hands, (attributed to Nicholas Hilliard 1547-1619), surrounding legend 'Ditior.in.Toto.Non. Alter.Circvlvs.Orbe' (There is no richer circle in all the world). Rev: Large Bay tree on island, lightning clouds above with sun ray shining through, stormy seas surround, legend at centre 'Non.Ipsa.Pericula.Tangunt' (Not even dangers can touch), suspension loop at top. Ex Dr Alan Nicholson.
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Numismatics, Stamps & Scrip: Medals, civilian