Charles I and Henrietta Maria

Charles I and Henrietta Maria, silver counter, c. 1626-27, struck in imitation of engraving, in the style of Simon de Passe, bust three-quarters right, in falling lace collar, CAROLVS DG MAG BRIT FR ET HIB REX, rev., bust of the Queen three-quarters left, with earring and pearl necklace with drop, MARIA DG MAG BRIT ET HIB REGINA, 27.5mm (MI - ). Very fine and a seemingly unrecorded variety.

Provenance: Ex "English Collector", Glendining's, 18 March, 1989 (lot 118, part).