The Christopher Foley, F.S.A., Collection Of Early English Medals - 16th October 2014
Lot 311
Charles I and Henrietta Maria
Estimate £600 - £800 | Hammer £550
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Description
Charles I and Henrietta Maria, silver Royalist Badge, attributed to Thomas Rawlins, bust of Charles almost full-face, in armour and wearing Garter George on a ribbon, C - R to either side, rev., bust of Henrietta Maria, nearly full-face, wearing pearl necklace, lovelock on her right shoulder, M - R to either side, 'civic' wreath border both sides, suspension loop and ring attached, 35 x 26.5mm (MI 357/222; Platt I, p. 199, type C; Farquhar I, 211). Very fine and very rare.
Derek Allen attributed the medal to Thomas Simon.
Provenance: Spink Auction, 26 September, 2012 (lot 832).