Medals from Edward III to Henry VII
British and Irish Historical Medallic Illustrations
The medals, medalets or counters compiled in this article belong to the time period coinciding with the reigns of Edward III (13 November 1312 – 21 June 1377) to Henry VII (1485 – 1509). The illustrations are made from historical public domain sources and their information checked against the book “The Medallic Illustrations of the History of Great Britain and Ireland“, which commenced in 1904. Please use the contact form linked on the footer to request high-definition images for non-commercial projects.
King Edward III
Material: Struck in copper.
Description: A jeton or counter for the use of the King’s wardrove. Edward III (13 November 1312 – 21 June 1377), also known as Edward of Windsor before his accession, was King of England and Lord of Ireland from January 1327 until his death in 1377.
King Edward III
Material: Struck in copper.
Description: A jeton or counter struck for use in the English provinces in France. Edward III (13 November 1312 – 21 June 1377), also known as Edward of Windsor before his accession, was King of England and Lord of Ireland from January 1327 until his death in 1377.
Frederigo del Montefeltro, Duke or Urbino and Knight of the Garter
Material: Struck in bronze.
Description: Frederigo del Montefeltro, Duke of Urbino, lived from 1422 to 1482. He was a Distinguished General, created the Duke of Urbino in 1474. He was also elected Knight of the Garter on 18th August 1474.
John Kendal, Turcopolier
Material: Struck in bronze.
Description: John Kendal was Prior of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in London. Also Lieutenant of the Grand Master in Italy, England, Flanders and Ireland; and appointed Turcopolier or Commander of Cavalry in 1480. Also Grand Prior of England. The medal was made in Italy.
King Henry VII and Elizabeth of York
Material: Struck in gold.
Description: This medal commemorates the marriage of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York, as we can guess from the roses introduced into the design. It could have been part of a series of medallions made in Prague during the 16th Century.
William Schevez, Archbishop of St. Andrews
Material: Struck in bronze.
Description: William Schevez was Archdeacon of St. Andrews and was made Archbishop of St. Andrews in 1478. The medal is of Flemish work.
Perkin Warbeck
Material: Struck in silver.
Description: This counter or medalet could have been struck as money by the Duchess of Burgundy – for the exclusive use of the followers of Perkin Warbeck.