Reference:7037 Elizabeth, Marchioness of Northampton, 1562

Bust of the Marchioness of Northampton to left, in cap, gown and ruff: ELIZABET . MARQVI . NORTHAMPTON. On truncation: STE. H. F. (Stephen of Holland, fecit). / The standing figure of Faith holding book and supporting cross. SOLA . TVTA . FIDES . (Faith alone is safe). AO 1562. Circular tootehed border each side. 

Bronze, cast, 37 mm. A large piercing at top.

 

Condition: Fine to Very Fine

Notes:

A pleasing specimen of this extremely rare medal, with just two silver specimens recorded by Medallic Illustrations, in the British Museum and Hunterian Museum.