Medal (obverse), commemorating John, Duke of Albany

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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: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.R 208
• Date: 1524
  
• Material: Gold
  Medal, commemorative
  
• 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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