Dassier's Kings and Queens
In 1731, Jean Dassier of Geneva published a remarkable series of 34 medals depicting the Kings and Queens of England. These medals were initially sold in England at prices of 6 guineas for bronze and 15 guineas for silver. A third variation was available in damascened bronze, featuring bronzed fields with gilded relief.
Around 1820, Sir Edward Thomason acquired the dies and reissued the medals. The earlier medals are distinguishable by their slightly thinner flans, beveled edges, and a more subdued finish. In contrast, later issues often feature more reflective surfaces and variations in patination, though they may display signs of die wear and defects. Cast copies of the struck medals also exist, typically smaller in size and of lower quality.
1087, England: William I, Memorial - Dassier's Medal
Reign: William I (1066–1087)
Artist: Jean Dassier
Material: Bronze, 41mm
SKU: 15443-1S
1100, England: William II, Memorial - Dassier's Medal
Reign: William II (1087–1100)
Artist: Jean Dassier
Material: Bronze, 41mm
Price: $90
SKU: Q7766-15417-1S
1135, England: Henry I, Memorial - Dassier's Medal
Reign: Henry I (1100–1135)
Artist: Jean Dassier
Material: Bronze, 41mm
Price: $90
SKU: J2029-15418-1S
1154, England: Stephen, Memorial - Dassier's Medal
Reign: Stephen (1135–1154)
Artist: Jean Dassier
Material: Bronze, 41mm
Price: $80
SKU: Q1639-15950-1T
1189, England: Henry II, Memorial - Dassier's Medal
Reign: Henry II (1154–1189)
Artist: Jean Dassier
Material: Bronze, 41mm
Price: $90
SKU: J6564-15420-1S
1087, England: William I, Memorial – Dassier’s Medal
Reign: William I (1066–1087)
Artist: Jean Dassier
Material: Bronze, 41mm
Price: $90.00
SKU: 15443-1S
1100, England: William II, Memorial – Dassier’s Medal
Reign: William II (1087–1100)
Artist: Jean Dassier
Material: Bronze, 41mm
Price: $90.00
SKU: Q7766-15417-1S
1135, England: Henry I, Memorial – Dassier’s Medal
Reign: Henry I (1100–1135)
Artist: Jean Dassier
Material: Bronze, 41mm
Price: $90.00
SKU: J2029-15418-1S
1154, England – Stephen, Memorial, Dassier’s Medal
1154, England. STEPHEN, (King 1135-1154). By Jean Dassier. Restruck circa 1830 by Sir Edward Thomason. Bronze 41mm. Obv: Bust of Stephen, in armor and a plumed helmet, facing left. Rev: A tomb, on which is a winged infant, amid military trophies, leaning on globe. MI I p. 3, Eimer 4, Eisler I 254/6. Sorry, SOLD
Price: $0.00
SKU: Q1639-15950-1T
1189, England: Henry II, Memorial – Dassier’s Medal
Reign: Henry II (1154–1189)
Artist: Jean Dassier
Material: Bronze, 41mm
Price: $90.00
SKU: J6564-15420-1S
1272, England. HENRY III, Memorial – Dassier’s medal.
HENRY III. By Jean Dassier. Bronze 41mm. Sorry, SOLD
Price: $0.00
SKU: J3472-15421-1S
1307, England. EDWARD I, MEMORIAL – Dassier’s medal
EDWARD I, 1272-1307. By Jean Dassier. Bronze 41mm. $90. Sorry, SOLD
Price: $0.00
SKU: J7676-15422-1S
1327, England. EDWARD II, MEMORIAL – Dassier’s medal
EDWARD II, 1307-1327. By Jean Dassier. Bronze 41mm. Sorry, SOLD
Price: $0.00
SKU: J2134-15423-1S
1377, England. EDWARD III, MEMORIAL – Dassier’s medal
EDWARD III (1327-1377). By Jean Dassier. Bronze 41mm. $90. Sorry, SOLD
Price: $0.00
SKU: J8635-15424-1S
1399, England. RICHARD II, MEMORIAL – DASSIER’S MEDAL.
1399, England. RICHARD II, Memorial. By Jean Dassier. Bronze 41mm. $90. Sorry, SOLD
Price: $0.00
SKU: 3742-17371-7A
1413, England. HENRY IV, MEMORIAL – DASSIER’S MEDAL
HENRY IV, 1399-1413. By Jean Dassier. Bronze 41mm. $80. Sorry, SOLD
Price: $0.00
SKU: 2749-17304-5A
1422, England. HENRY V, MEMORIAL – DASSIER’S MEDAL
1422, England. HENRY V, MEMORIAL – Dassier’s Medal. Bronze 41mm. $90. Sorry, SOLD
Price: $0.00
SKU: 8694-17374-7A
1471, England. HENRY VI, MEMORIAL – DASSIER’S MEDAL
HENRY VI, 1422-1471. By Jean Dassier. Bronze 41mm. $90. Sorry, SOLD
Price: $0.00
SKU: 6314-15975-KS
1483, England. EDWARD IV, MEMORIAL – Dassier’s medal
EDWARD IV, 1461-1483. By Jean Dassier. Bronze 41mm. $90. Sorry, SOLD
Price: $0.00
SKU: Q3839-15428-1S
1483, England. EDWARD V, MEMORIAL – Dassier’s medal
EDWARD V, 1483. By Jean Dassier. Bronze 41mm. $90. Sorry, SOLD
Price: $0.00
SKU: Q0827-15429-1S