Dassier's Edward III

Askari · August 21, 2004 4:13AM

It seems everybody is delving a little "deeper" into the Dark, adding older issues to their collections.

Here's an early 18th Century medal of Edward III by Jean Dassier. It is one of a series on the kings and queens of England which Dassier produced. A well-regarded master of portrait medals, Dassier is eagerly collected and I'm amazed I managed to snatch this away for a mere $51. Nice things happen on the Dark Side!

oldshep · August 21, 2004 4:16AM

WOW!! Mark that is one great portrait medal.

Shep

Askari · August 21, 2004 4:31AM

Thanks, Shep!! All of Dassier's medals in this series are great. I almost went for one of Elizabeth I, but there was a hit to the middle of her forehead and, since the scan was dark, I wasn't sure what other problems might have been hidden.

You know, it does seem a shame that men today have to wear suits and ties to work when guys back then got really all decked out.

Aethelred · August 21, 2004 4:51AM

Very cool! Is there a website about that Dassier chap?

Askari · August 21, 2004 5:44AM

Here are a few:

Dassier Bio

Ben Weiss Collection of Historical Art Medals

Heritage Article

George Manz's review of a 2002 book on the Dassier family of medallists

cosmicdebris · August 21, 2004 6:25AM

That's awesome and some great very high relief.

boz · August 21, 2004 7:25AM

Ole Ed looks like he's coming right out of the coin. Very nice medal

theboz11 · August 21, 2004 7:50AM

That is very nice, I too like the high relief

Makarovii · August 21, 2004 7:50AM

Mark, very nice medal! One question, what is the full translation of the inscription around Ed! I see, "Ed III D G ANG FR ET HIB REX" Is that ED III By the Grace of God King of England France and Spain?

Askari · August 21, 2004 8:01AM

Almost correct ... the "HIB" is for "Hibernia" so the translation would be "King of England, France and Scotland."

Makarovii · August 21, 2004 8:16AM

<< <i>Almost correct ... the "HIB" is for "Hibernia" so the translation would be "King of England, France and Scotland." >>

Ahhh, I thought it a variation of Iberia.

MacCrimmon · August 21, 2004 11:30AM

<< <i> the "HIB" is for "Hibernia" so the translation would be "King of England, France and Scotland." >>

Now, where's MSD61? "HIB" (Hibernia) refers to Ireland laddie, not Scotia.

kryptonitecomics · August 21, 2004 11:38AM

Sweet medal......I'll have to check out the links to see more. I think I will stick with coins and not delve into the world of medals.......you don't need the bidding competition anyway

Aethelred · August 21, 2004 11:43AM

The Dark Mouse is correct it would read "Edward III, by the grace of God, king of England, France and Ireland."

It is interesting to note that the English kings claimed France from the time of Edward III until George III gave up the claim in 1801.

Askari · August 21, 2004 12:21PM

You are right -- my bad!!

I remembered that Eddie was proud of having subjugated Scotland and often added it to his legends.

Dassier's Edward III

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