The Christopher Foley, F.S.A., Collection Of Early English Medals - 16th October 2014
Lot 177
Frederick V (1596-1632) and Elizabeth Stuart (1596-1662) of Bohemia
Estimate £1,800 - £2,000
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Description
Frederick V (1596-1632) and Elizabeth Stuart (1596-1662) of Bohemia, Coronation as king of Bohemia, silver medal, 1619, by Christian Maler [Nürnberg], conjoined busts right, he in armour and with ruff collar, wearing Garter George, she withhigh lace collar, rev., central oval medallion, with five hands supporting crown, placed on legend, FRIDERI DG COM PALAT …, bundle of tied arrows below, 40 x 33.5mm (MI 225/82; Stemper 162; Don. 2034; Memmesheimer 2264). Very fine and rare.
See note to lot 155
Provenance: Heidelberger Münzhandlung Auction, 15 November, 2012 (lot 2794).