Commemorative Medals, Numismatic Books

Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Defence of the Realm, c. 1570, a silver medalet, unsigned, crowned bust right, rose behind, chained portcullis in front, qvid nos sine te, rev. turreted castle, er at sides, globe below, qvid hoc sine armis, 24mm (MI I, 120/57; E 47). Good very fine, rare £300-400