Coins and Historical Medals

England, Defeat of the Duke of Monmouth at Sedgemoor, 1685, a silver medal, unsigned [perhaps by J. Smeltzing], bust of Monmouth right, rev. Roman soldier attempting to prize open the mouth of a lion, 49mm, 52.44g (MI I, 613/22; E 277). Light surface marks, otherwise extremely fine and toned, rare £400-£500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Historical Medals, the Property of a Gentleman.

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