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

Lot 182

James I

Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £800

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Description

James I, Naval Reward, the 'Ark Badge', c. 1620, cast bronze medal, possibly by Nicholas Hilliard, half-length armoured bust of James I three-quarters right, wearing Garter robes and George on ribbon, lace collar and large plumed hat, + IACOBVS DG MAG BRITA FR ET HI REX, rev., smoke rises from chimney on Noah's Ark as it drifts on a wavy sea, + STET SALVVS IN VNDIS, 56.5 x 43.5mm (MI 233/95; cf. Eim. 101A), integral suspension loop. An old cast, very fine and very rare.

Provenance: Peus Auction, 1 November, 2013 (lot 1082).