Musica in Nummis: A Collection of Medals relating to Classical Musicians

‘Musique Elizabethaine’, bronze medal by Magdeleine Mocquot, Paris, ‘bronze 1977’ on edge, 80mm (Niggl 2705). About as struck (£20-30)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Musica in Nummis: A Collection of Medals relating to Classical Musicians.

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An unusual French medal celebrating English music of the Elizabethan age. The obverse shows Elizabeth I, together with Henry VIII, and Mary Tudor, while on the reverse is a small orchestra, and the names of celebrated English composers of the period.