Ancient, British and World Coins, Medallions and Books

Peace of Château-Cambrésis [Cambrai], 1559, a cast and chased bronze medal by G. Poggini, bust of Philip II left, rev. Peace preparing to set fire to military trophies, 37mm, 26.65g (Attwood 1082; v. Loon I, 27; Betts 3). Obverse about very fine, reverse better, patinated, rare £300-400

Provenance: Bt December 1983