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Ref: 2043	Sir Walter Scott, laudatory medal 1827, bronze, by AJ Stothard after F Chantrey Obv: bare head of Scott right, SCOTT behind Rev: female standing leaning on column, holds banner with legend TO GREAT MEN, in exergue year in Roman numerals Edge: impressed BARDORUM CITHARAS PATRIO QUI REDDIDIT ISTRO (He who restored the songs of the Bards to their native land) Condition: Good very fine; Diameter: 62mm References: BHM 1260 Notes: Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832), Scottish romantic novelist and poet. His most famous works are probably Waverley and Rob Roy. In later years he struggled to repay debts of £130,000, and this may have hastened his demise. This medal was part of a series to 'Great Men' published by S Parker. Price £45

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