Mary Tudor, Queen of England 1550 - 1560

This silver medal, crafted by Jacopo Nizzola da Trezzo between 1550 and 1560, portrays Mary Tudor, Queen of England, in profile. Trezzo was a renowned Italian medalist known for his detailed and realistic depictions, and this piece is a testament to his skill. The inscription around the edge of the medal reads "MARIA REG. ANGL. ET. HIB. FIDEL. DEFENS. AURI. REG." - "Mary, Queen of England and Ireland, Faithful Defender of the Faith, Gold Queen." The medal, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, serves as a historical artifact depicting a significant figure in English history.