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

Lot 148

The Alliance of England

Estimate £150 - £200 | Hammer £140

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Description

The Alliance of England, France and the United Provinces, copper jeton, 1609, the name Jehovah over three united hearts, above shield of Utrecht, rev., lily, rose and arrows, all crowned, CONTRA VIM TIRANNORVM, 30mm (MI 199/26; vL II, 50; Dugn 3649). Extremely fine.

Provenance: Baldwin Auction 70, 28 September, 2011, (lot 483).