The Christopher Foley, F.S.A., Collection Of Early English Medals - 16th October 2014
Lot 313
Charles I and Henrietta Maria
Estimate £450 - £550
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Description
Charles I and Henrietta Maria, small gilt-silver Royalist Badge, bare-headed bust of Charles left, with long hair and falling lace collar, rev., bust of Henrietta Maria left, hair tied in knot behind, with high lace collar and pearl earing, 27 x 20mm (MI 358/224; Platt I, type C, p. 287), integral suspension loop and ring. Very fine, scarce.
Provenance: Bt. Lion Passant [Exeter], December, 2000.