The Christopher Foley, F.S.A., Collection Of Early English Medals - 16th October 2014
Lot 324
Charles I
Estimate £1,000 - £1,200 | Hammer £900
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Description
Charles I, small silver Royalist badge, by Thomas Rawlins, bust of the King right, wearing lace collar, rev., central crown, legend in incuse in band around, LONG MAY KING CHARLES REIGNE, border around, additionally engraved initials E - B and date 1655, 27 x 18.5mm (MI 365/246; Platt I, p. 290, type S). Good very fine and extremely rare.
Provenance: Bt Baldwin, August 2005.