The Christopher Foley, F.S.A., Collection Of Early English Medals - 16th October 2014
Lot 139
James I
Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £450
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Description
James I, the Peace or Treaty with Spain, cast silver medal, by Nicholas Hilliard, 1604, bust right wearing flamboyant plumed hat and falling lace collar over a doublet, IACOBVS DG ANG SCO FR ET HIB REX, rev., the figures of Religion, holding cross and beacon-light facing Peace supporting cornucopia and palm branch, HINC PAX COPIA CLARAQ RELIGIO, 41.5mm (MI 194/15; Eim. 84; vL II, 19). A good quality cast, some light tooling, good very fine and scarce.
See footnote to previous lot.