The Christopher Foley, F.S.A., Collection Of Early English Medals - 16th October 2014
Lot 246
Charles I
Estimate £400 - £500 | Hammer £480
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Description
Charles I, The Scottish Rebellion, silver medal, 1639, by Thomas Simon, signed S (on armour beneath horse), Charles I on horseback to left, holding staff and trampling armour, CAROLVS DG MAG BRIT FRAN ET HIB REX, rev., hand issuing from the clouds holds a cord uniting a rose and a thistle, QVOS DEVS, 30mm. (MI 282/91; Eim. 130; Platt, type B, p. 150). Very fine, some minor scuffs on reverse.
Provenance: Morton & Eden, 20-21 May, 2003 (lot 1139)