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

Lot 317

Charles I

Estimate £300 - £500

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Description

Charles I, gilt-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., crowned shield of Royal arms, Garter around, plain rim, 42 x 28mm (MI 360/231; Eimer 167; Platt I, pp. 167-171), integral suspension loop (broken with age). The gilding part-worn, very fine or nearly so.