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

Lot 315

Charles I

Estimate £500 - £800 | Hammer £450

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Description

Charles I, silver Royalist Badge, by Thomas Rawlins, bust of Charles I right with falling lace collar and close buttoned doublet, CAROLVS DG MAG BRI FR ET HIB RX, rev., in imitation of engraving, crowned shield of Royal arms, Garter around, wreath border around to both sides, 57 x 40.5mm (MI 360/231; Eimer 167; Platt I, pp. 167-171), integral suspension loop. Some weakness to obverse legend, very fine.