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

Lot 136

James I

Estimate £1,500 - £1,800 | Hammer £1700

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Description

James I, Coronation, the official silver medal, 1602, probably by Charles Anthony, laureate bust right, in armour with lion shoulder plate, scarf around shoulders, IAC I BRIT CÆ AVG HÆ CÆSARVM CÆ D D, rev., crowned rampant lion to left, holding brazier and wheatsheaf, ECCE PHAOS POPVLIQ SALVS, 29mm, (MI 191/11; Eim. 80; Woll ????). Almost extremely fine, toned and rare.

The first of the long series of official Coronation medals and struck for distribution at the service.