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Caroline Calvert

1745 - 1803

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The image shows a metallic coin with a detailed embossed portrait of a person. The portrait displays the upper half of the body, focusing on the face and upper shoulders. The person's head is slightly turned to the right as they gaze to the left. The facial features are well-defined, with smooth lines outlining the eyes, nose, and mouth, and the lips slightly parted. The hair is long and wavy, cascading around the face. The person is wearing what appears to be formal attire, possibly a cloak or robe, with neat sculpted lines indicating folds or layers. The border of the coin features inscriptions in a classic font. The background is plain to emphasize the portrait and inscriptions on the coin.
British 17th Century, The Maryland Medal: Cecil Calvert, 1605-1675, 2nd Baron of Baltimore 1632, 1st Lord Proprietary of Maryland and Avalon [obverse], 1644, silver, Gift of Paul Mellon, 1983.80.1.a

The Maryland Medal: Cecil Calvert, 1605-1675, 2nd Baron of Baltimore 1632, 1st Lord Proprietary of Maryland and Avalon [obverse]

British 17th Century · 1644 · silver ·  Accession ID  1983.80.1.a

The image shows a sculpted medal featuring the bust of a woman with curly hair and a subtle expression. The sculpture is made of a metallic material, appearing bronze or copper in color. The woman wears a string of pearls around her neck. Surrounding the bust is an inscription that reads: "PREDICTI + D NA . ANNA . ARUNDELLA . PUGNEL" and continues with "ET . OPTIMA . XATIV . COMITX ..". The craftsmanship of the medal includes detailed relief work on the hair and facial features.
British 17th Century, The Maryland Medal: Anne Arundell of Wardour, c. 1610-1649, Countess of the Holy Roman Empire, Wife of Lord Cecil Calvert 1628, Baroness of Baltimore 1632 [reverse], 1644, silver, Gift of Paul Mellon, 1983.80.1.b

The Maryland Medal: Anne Arundell of Wardour, c. 1610-1649, Countess of the Holy Roman Empire, Wife of Lord Cecil Calvert 1628, Baroness of Baltimore 1632 [reverse]

British 17th Century · 1644 · silver ·  Accession ID  1983.80.1.b