Medal commemorating the marriage of Charles I and Henrietta Maria. c.1625

2.25 cm (diameter) | RCIN 443087

Medal commemorating the marriage of Charles I and Henrietta Maria c.1625

Description

1 medal : silver
Obverse: Draped busts of Charles I and Henrietta Maria vis à vis. CH . MAG . ET . HEN . MA . BRIT . REX . ET . REG
Reverse: Cupid walking right scattering roses and lilies, ray from Heaven above. FVNDIT . AMER . LILIA . MIXTA . RISIS .
People involved

Subject(s)

Search the collection View the person page Charles I, King of Great Britain (1600-49)

Search the collection View the person page Henrietta Maria, Queen of Great Britain (1609-69)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

silver

Measurements

2.25 cm (diameter)

2.09 g (Weight) (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Coins, Commemorative Medals & Banknotes
Object type(s)
visual works
medals
commemorative medals
Subject(s)
Social sciences
Ethnology
Social customs
Marriage
Royal Weddings