Auction Catalogue

14 April 1999

Starting at 1:00 PM

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Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens, and Historical Medals

The Arts Club  40 Dover St  London  W1S 4NP

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Lot

№ 630

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14 April 1999

Hammer Price:
£50

Richard Sackville, Earl of Dorset (†1624), an electrotype copy in silver of the oval medal by S. de Passe, stamped in imitation of engraving, bust three-quarters left, reverse arms and supporters, 55 x 46mm, 18.76gm (MI 232/93). Fine, very rare (£50-100)

Richard Sackville (1589-1624), Baron of Buckhurst and 3rd Earl of Dorset. The original medal by de Passe, in the British Museum, is believed to be unique