The Christopher Foley, F.S.A., Collection Of Early English Medals - 16th October 2014
Lot 354
The Trial of John Lilburn (1615-1657)
Estimate £1,500 - £2,000 | Hammer £1900
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Description
The Trial of John Lilburn (1615-1657), small oval gilt-silver medal, 1649, at one time attributed to Thomas Simon, bust left wearing lace collar, rev., shield of arms, OCTOBER 26 1649, 25 x 21.5mm (MI 386/4; Platt II, p. 202-03; Vertue pl. XXII, B). Very fine and extremely rare.
See footnote to previous lot .
Provenance: Bt Classical Numismatic Group, July, 2005; ex Spink NC, March 1979 (No. 3100) and ex Papillon Collection (but not in Bonhams auction).