Coins and Historical Medals

Elizabeth of York, c. 1800, a copper medal by F. Loos, bust three-quarters left wearing embroidered dress, headdress and ornate necklace, rev, two roses (York and Lancaster) entwined, 39mm (MI 22/5). Good very fine and scarce £60-£80

This scarce and attractive medal, struck in the early 19th century, was commissioned by one Mr Thane who felt that Elizabeth of York, who married Henry VII in January 1486, should have been included in Dassier’s set of English monarchs.