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

Lot 261

Charles I

Estimate £250 - £300 | Hammer £320

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Description

Charles I, Peace or War, silver medal, 1643, by Thomas Rawlins, laureate bust of the King right, CAROLVS DG ANG SCO FR ET HIB REX, rev., sword and olive branch crossed, crowned C - R to either side, IN VTRVMQVE PARATVS, 29.5mm (MI 308/134; Eim. 142; BMC [Jones] 177; Platt, pp. 205-06). Extremely fine, unusually sharp and well toned.