The Christopher Foley, F.S.A., Collection Of Early English Medals - 16th October 2014
Lot 145
Sir Robert Cecil
Estimate £500 - £600 | Hammer £500
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Description
Sir Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury (?1563- 1612), principle Secretary to the King, silver counter, 1608, crowned shield of arms within Garter, ROBERT COM SALISBVR SVMM ANGLIÆ THESAVR, rev., crest, Six arrows in saltire tied with a ribbon under a helmet, SERO SED SERIO, 28mm (MI 189/6). Nearly extremely fine, toned and rare.
See also lot (92) and by the same hand.
Provenance: Bt. T. Millett, March, 2009.