The Christopher Foley, F.S.A., Collection Of Early English Medals - 16th October 2014
Lot 239
Charles I
Estimate £250 - £350
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Description
Charles I, the Anglo-Dutch Fishing Treaty, cast lead medal, 1636, by Hans Reinhardt, conjoined busts of Charles I and Henrietta Maria right, dividing date 16 - 36, he in armour wearing wide lace collar and Garter George on ribbon, she with pearl necklace, CAR ET MAR DG ANGL FRANC ET HIBER RR, rev., seated figures of Justice and Peace, embracing, two infant genii in attendance, IVSTITIA ET PAX OSCVLATÆ SVNT PSAL 84, 55mm (MI 278/82; Eim. 128). The variety with a stop point between the two R's at end of obverse legend, good fine, rare.
See note to previous lot.
Provenance: Spink Auction 23 June, 2011 (lot 779).