ENGLAND. Monument to John Milton (Poet, essayist, author of Paradise Lost). (1608-1704). AR medal. 52 mm. By J. S. Tanner. 1737. His bust right, draped; IOHANNES MILTONUS around / Legend in eleven lines: E MARMORE IN ECCLESIA SANCTI...(Refers to the marble monument in St. Peter at Westminster honoring Milton). Eimer 542. Medallic Illustrations II: 524/83. NGC MS63; handsome medal with attractive toning. Photographed through plastic: some light scratches visible in photo are in plastic, not medal. Housed in an oversized holder.