The Christopher Foley, F.S.A., Collection Of Early English Medals - 16 Oct 2014
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The baptism of Prince James
The baptism of Prince James, Duke of York, silver medal, 1633, by Nicolas Briot, crowned arms of the Duke of York in oval, NON SIC MILLE COHORTS, rev., legend within wide floral border, IACOBVS DVX EBOR NAT 15 OCT BAPTIZ 24 NOVE 1633, 29mm (MI 268/65; Eim 126B; BMC [Jones] 161-163; Platt p.140). Very fine, light tone but uneven on reverse.
The date is given as 15 October in error.
Provenance: Bt. Spink.