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

Lot 388

Oliver Cromwell and Tommaso Aniello (1622-1647)

Estimate £200 - £250

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Description

Oliver Cromwell and Tommaso Aniello (1622-1647), called Masaniello compared, copper medal, c. 1700, by Ferdinand de St Urbain, laureate and draped bust of Cromwell left, OLIVAR DG RP ANG SCO HIB &c PRO rev., bust of Maseniello left, wearing doublet and cap, THOMAS ANIELLO DE AMALPHI, 46mm (MI 432/79; Eim. 199; Platt I, p. 346). Very fine.

See footnote to previous lot.

Provenance: Bt. Coincraft, London, March, 2001.