Description

James I. 1603-1625. Cast Silver Medal n. d. (c. 1620), 30.89 g. James I, Naval Reward. Unsigned. Three-quarters length bust, draped and wearing hat with feathers. IACOBVS . D . G . MAG . BRITA FR . ET . HI . REX . Rv. Ark on waves, smoke emitting from chimney. Above radiate sun bursting through clouds. STET . SALVVS . IN . VNDIS . Plain edge. 42.7 x 50.9 mm. Eimer 101A. MI i 233/96. Selten / Rare. Vorzüglich / Extremely Fine. Zeitgenössischer ziselierter Guss / Contemporary chased cast.

The purpose of this medal is uncertain and it may have been an honorary badge for any victorious naval commander, or more probably a complimentary present to Court favourites. The design is symbolizing the state of the nation after the disturbances occasioned by the Reformation. These medals are always cast and chased. An original specimen of this medal has not been met with.