Auction Catalogue

2 & 3 April 2014

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens, Jetons, Medals and Books

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

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Lot

№ 753

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2 April 2014

Estimate: £1,200–£1,500

Charles I, c. 1642, a plated copper medal in the style of C. Warin, bust right wearing decorative armour with lion shoulder-plate, rev. Aurora rides through the heavens in a chariot drawn by winged horse, 70mm, 76.27g (MI I, 292/107). Very fine, a hollow medal cast in two halves (air-hole on truncation), exceptionally rare £1,200-1,500

Provenance: ‘Papillon’ Collection, Bonhams Auction, 25 March 1998, lot 24; Baldwin Auction 75, 26 September 2012, lot 1649