The Christopher Foley, F.S.A., Collection Of Early English Medals - 16th October 2014
Lot 86
Elizabeth I
Estimate £250 - £350 | Hammer £380
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Description
Elizabeth I, the defeat of the Spanish Armada and public thanksgiving, Dutch silver jeton, struck at Dordrecht, 1589, Elizabeth seated in car holds palm branch and open prayer book, TANDEM BONA CAVSA TRIVMPHAT, rev., a tree with young birds in a nest defending themselves from a bird of prey, SI NON VIRIBVS AT CAVSA POTIORES, 30mm (MI 153/128; Eim. 63; vL I, 388; Dugn 3230; MH 16). Has been buffed, but good very fine and rare in silver.