Summary

Copy of a medal depicting Antoine de Bourbon, King of Navarre. The original medal by the artist Etienne Delaune was cast in 1559. This two piece electrotype copy was made circa 1881 by Robert Ready. This two piece electrotype copy was made circa 1881 at British Museum by Robert Ready from a cast lead medal in the museum's collection (Reg. M.2064).

Obverse Description

Bust facing right, in armour; around, ANTONIVS DEI G REX NAVARRE

Reverse Description

A crowned figure holding a sceptre, raises up a kneeling peasant who leans on a hoe held in his left hand; at right, a snake curled about an olive tree; above, an arm issuing from a cloud is causing rain to fall on to the ground from which a flower is growing; around, REX CONSERVATOR; in exergue, PR[OV]IDENTIA / 1[5]59 - original holed through exergue legend

Edge Description

Plain

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