Elizabeth I, oval silver medal celebrating the defeat of the 
Spanish Armada in 1588. 59 x 46 mm. 

Obv: ELIZABETH D G ANGLIA F ET HI REG, bust of Elizabeth left, her hair and gown adorned	with jewels and pearls,	
wearing	large ruff collar.
Rev: E-R to left and right of a bay or laurel tree on an 
island, inscribed NON IPSA PERICVLA TANGVNT, in the centre of a tempestuous sea, withstanding a bolt of lightning, 
dotted border around. 

Medallic Illustrations I, 133. 

With permission of Baldwins Auction 75, lot 1646.