Medal (obverse), commemorating John, Duke of Albany

This is the obverse of a gold medal commemorating John, Duke of Albany, who ruled Scotland as regent on behalf of the young James V until 1524. It was struck using Scottish gold, probably in France. Only three known specimens now survive.

The obverse of the medal has a shield bearing the joined arms of the Duke and of his wife, Anne, crowned upon a cross. The Latin inscription translates as, 'John, Duke of Albany, Governor'.

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Online ID:	000-100-045-648-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.R 208
Date:	1524
Material:	Gold
Dimensions:	38 mm D x 1 mm depth
What:	Medal, commemorative
Subject:	Miscellaneous medals (NMAS Classification)
Who:	John, Duke of Albany
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Description:	Gold medal of John, Duke of Albany, 1524
References:	Hawkins (1885) I, 28 Marshall, Rosalind K. (ed). Dynasty: The Royal House of Stewart. Edinburgh: NGS & NMS, 1990
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