The Christopher Foley, F.S.A., Collection Of Early English Medals - 16th October 2014
Lot 24
Philip II of Spain
Estimate £700 - £1,000
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Description
Philip II of Spain, uniface cast pewter or lead medal, c. 1555, by Jacques Jonghelinck, after Jacopo Nizolla da Trezzo, bust of Philip right in high collar, wearing order of the Golden Fleece, PHILIP DG HISP REX Z, as the reverse of the previous lot, the reverse with incuse image and, behind head, the initial 'M', 38mm (MI 72/18; Smolderen p. 421, F8; Arm. I, 242, 5; Att p. 89, fig. 26 for the example in gold in the BM). Very fine and a contemporary cast, trace of old collector's number in red on reverse.
Provenance: Bt. R. Falkiner, July, 2006.