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Charles I (1625-1649), Charles I, Coronation, 1626, a silver medal by N. Briot, crowned bust right wearing ruff, coronation robes and the Collar of the Garter, rev. hand from cloud holding sword, 30mm (MI I, 243/10; E 106). Very fine, scarce (£120-150)

Provenance:
Spink Auction 115, 9-10 October 1996, lot 2183.

The reverse refers to the King’s pledge of continued assistance to the United Provinces and the Count Palatine