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

Lot 176

Charles

Estimate £150 - £200 | Hammer £120

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Description

Charles, Prince of Wales, silver cliché medallion, 1619, unsigned, bust three-quarters right, wearing ruff collar and ribbon (for Garter George), CAROLVS MA BR FR & HI PRINC EBOR & ALB DVX, 22.5mm (MI 224/81). Piercing above head, very fine and very rare.

This little medal is curious in that it gives Charles his main titles but omits "Prince of Wales".

Provenance: Bt. Lockdales Auction, 20 November, 2011 (lot 1482).