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Mary Queen of Scots and Henry Lord Darnley medal

Unknown artist, 1565

This rare silver medal of 1565 shows busts of Mary Queen of Scots and her husband, Henry Lord Darnley. It commemorates their marriage that year. As a significant piece of 16th-century Scottish portraiture it makes a handsome addition to the HunterianÂ’s outstanding collection of British medals.

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Title of artwork, date

Mary Queen of Scots and Henry Lord Darnley medal, 1565

Date supported

2015

Medium and material

silver

Dimensions

4.3cm

Grant

6000

Total cost

9650

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