Charles I

Charles I, the Oxford Memorial, 1649, silver-gilt medal, an altar inscribed "P.M. Acad: Oxon.", dividing the date 16-48, rev., legend "DEO, Ecclesiæ, Principi victima.", 29 mm (MI 348/205; Eim. 165; Platt p. 266, type A), integral suspension loop. Good very fine and rare with bright original gilding.

The Parliamentarians removed many of the top academics from their positions for their royalist beliefs. These medals, of which there a several varieties, were issued following the execution of the king.

Provenance: Morton & Eden Auction, 20-21 May, 2003 (lot 1160).