The Christopher Foley, F.S.A., Collection Of Early English Medals - 16th October 2014

Lot 113

Elizabeth I

Estimate £250 - £350 | Hammer £220

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Description

Elizabeth I, The Battle of Nieuport, Province of Zeeland, silver jeton, 1600, crowned shield of Zeeland, rev., Spaniards flee before the advancing allies, HOS DIES VIDIT FVGIENS IACENTES 2 IVLII 1600 - AD NEOPORTV, 30mm (MI 176/174; Dugn. 3508; vL I, 535). Sharp very fine and rare in silver.

Provenance: Elsen Auction, 15 September, 2007 (lot 1939); ex Coin Invest Auction, 20 November, 1995 (lot 1894)