The Sister-in-Law of Catherine Parr

CNG 90, Lot: 2515. Estimate $1000. Sold for $850. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

temp TUDOR. Elizabeth Brook, Marchioness of Northampton. 1526-1565. AR Medal (40mm, 39.86 g, 12h). After S. v. Herwijck. Dated 1562 (though produced by Robert Ready in the 19th century). ELIZABET · MARQVI NORTHAMPTON, veiled and mantled bust left, wearing collar / · SOLA · TVTA FIDES · A° · 1562 (faith alone is safe), Faith standing facing, head right, holding. Cf. MI 104/29 (for prototype); cf. Eimer 43 (same). Good VF, toned.