Rev: A tomb, on which is a winged infant, amid military trophies, leaning on globe, and holding a wreath, in allusion to Stephen's military character. (Stephen, by the grace of GOD, King of England. Obv: Bust of Stephen, in armor and a plumed helmet, facing left. STEPHEN, (Reigned 1135-1154) - DASSIER'S MEDAL From Dassier's series of medals of the kings and queens of England, first published in 1731 and restruck by Sir Edward Thomason circa 1820. Rev: A tomb decorated with a bas-relief representing Anslem, Archbishop of Canterbury paying homage to Henry I. (Henry I, by the grace of God, King of England). Obv: Crowned bust of Henry I, crowned in armor and wearing a mantle, viewed from behind with his head turned three-quarters left. HENRY I (REIGNED 1100-1135) - DASSIER'S MEDAL This section updated on Sunday, December 16, 2007 A SELECTION OF MEDALS RELATED TO ROYAL EVENTS
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