B-150/1. Commemorative medal "Musique Elisabethine" (1972)
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Obverse
MUSIQUE ELISABETHINE
1509 - 1547 - 1568/1603
Portraits of Queen Elisabeth I in her youth (at left), her father Henry VIII and mother Anne Boleyn and Elisabeth as Queen (at right)
Reverse
Orchestra of 7 musicians
THOMAS TALLIS / 1505-1585 / WILLIAM BYRD / 1543-1628 / THOMAS MORLEY / 1558-1603 / JOHN DOWLAND / 1562-1626 / JOHN BULL / 1563-1628 / JOHN WILBYE / 1574-1638 / ORLANDO GIBBONS / 1583-1625
Medalier's name at bottom left: M.MOCQUOT
Comments
William Byrd at center with sheet music in hands; dates 1568/1603 probably mistakenly refer to Queen Elisabeth I reign (1558-1603)
Specifications
Article: B-151/1 Type: Commemorative medal Year: 1972 Country: France Mint: Monnaie de Paris Designer: MOCQUOT Magdaleine (1910-1991)
Metal: Bronze Diameter: 86,0 mm / 81,0 mm
Edge: plain Reference: Niggl #2705