Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens, Historical Medals and Banknotes

Nicholas Brulart de Sillery, Chancellor of France, 1613, bronze medal, cast, by G. Dupre, draped bust of Sillery in-trimmed robe, reverse Apollo driving the Sun’s car across the heavens, 71mm (Jones, BMC II, 46;Kress 563; Mazerolle II, 679). Very fine, light brown patina, a pleasant and reasonably sharp cast, suspension loop on the edge (£150-200)