Coins and Historical Medals

Earl of Essex, 1642, a cast silver Military Reward, unsigned, armoured bust three-quarters left, rev. two Parliaments featuring seated figures of the King and the Speaker, no wreath border, 37 x 27mm, 6.66g (Platt type A; MI I, 295/113; E 140). Hairline crack at lower right, otherwise very fine and toned, rare; with integral loop for suspension £600-£800

Provenance: J. Webb Collection

The medal has a hairline crack at the lower right