The Christopher Foley, F.S.A., Collection Of Early English Medals - 16th October 2014
Lot 282
Charles I
Estimate £400 - £500
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Description
Charles I, the call to unanimity, silver medal, 1648, by Nicholas Briot, laureate bust right, CAROLVS I DG ANG SCOT FR ET HIB REX, signed B (on its side) below, rev., three crowns of the kingdoms linked with cord, VNITÆ INVICTÆ, stars in legend, 28mm (MI 336/179; Eim. 154; Platt I, p. 213, type A). Nearly extremely fine, scarce.
Provenance: Bonhams Auction, 14 April, 2004 (lot 586).