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).