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Click here to subscribeElizabeth I, The Battle of Nieuport, States of Utrecht, copper jeton, 1600, crowned shield of Utrecht, CALCVLVS ORDINVM TRAIECTEN, rev., Spaniards flee before the advancing allies, HOC OPVS DOMINI EXERCITVVM, 31.5mm (MI 176/173; Dugn. 3507; vL I, 535). Sharp very fine and rare in silver. Provenance: Bt. Schulman, January, 2006.
Elizabeth I, The Battle of Nieuport, Province of Zeeland, silver jeton, 1600, crowned shield of Zeeland, rev., Spaniards flee before the advancing allies, HOS DIES VIDIT FVGIENS IACENTES 2 IVLII 1600 - AD NEOPORTV, 30mm (MI 176/174; Dugn. 3508; vL I, 535). Sharp very fine and rare in silver. Provenance: Elsen Auction, 15 September, 2007 (lot 1939); ex Coin Invest Auction, 20 November, 1995 (lot 1894)
Elizabeth I, pattern struck silver Groat or medalet, "Distress Relieved", 1601, by Charles Anthony, mm. star on obv. only, crowned bust of Queen three-quarters left, wearing richly embroidered dress, jewels and high ruff collar, VNVM A DEO DVOBVS SVSTINEO, rev., Royal monogram, surmounted by double-arched crown dividing date, AFFLICTORVM CONSERVATRIX, 25mm, 3.92g (MI 177/177; BMC [Peck] 8; Brown and Comber P7; North 2050). A superb portrait piece, extremely fine, toned and very rare. "Distress Relieved" is a medalet that refers to Elizabeth as "preserver of the afflicted" after she had ensured provision to be made available to sick and wounded soldiers and seamen. Provenance: Bt. Baldwin`s, March, 1998.
Elizabeth I, pattern struck silver "Pledge" Penny or medalet, 1601, by Charles Anthony, crowned bust of Elizabeth three-quarters left in elaborately embroidered dress, with jewels and ruff collar, toothed border both sides, THE PLEDGE OF, rev., Royal monogram, surmounted by double-arched crown dividing date, A PENNY, inverted die axis, 17.5mm; 2.02g (cf MI 177/177, note; BMC [Peck] 3; Brown and Comber P8; North 2051). Toned, almost very fine and very rare. Medallic Illustrations refers to this piece in the footnote to the "Distress Relieved" pattern coin or medalet (MI 177/177). See footnote to previous lot. Provenance: Dix, Noonan, Webb Auction, 13 March, 2002 (lot 378).
Elizabeth I, silver oval portrait cliché, c. 1602, unsigned, bust of Elizabeth her head turned slightly to the left, in the style of the Dangers Averted Medal of 1589, wearing elaborate dress with `puffed` arms, ruff collar, jewels in her hair, holding scepter and orb, legend in two lines at top, ELIZABETH DG A F ET HIB / REG I - NA, 44 x 36.5mm (MI 183/186; H & P pl. 28, 6). An excellent portrait, good very fine, toned and small piercing at top, rare. MI records the piece as "rather a medallic portrait than a medal" and "of good workmanship and rare". Provenance: Bt. R. Falkiner.
Elizabeth I, silver oval portrait medal by Simon de Passe, circa 1616, oval silver portrait medal, by Simon de Passe, in imitation of engraving, signed "Si: Pas. f", in narrow border at top of obverse, bust of Elizabeth three-quarters right, her eyes turned to the viewer, wearing small crown, her hair richly jewelled, high ruff collar and her "Armada" dress (after the miniature by Isaac Oliver), rev., crowned Royal shield within Garter, Lion and Unicorn supporters, DIEV ET MON DROIT on ribbon above, Latin epigram on tablet below, QVI LEO DE IVDA EST ET FLOS DE IESSE LEONES PROTEGAT ET FLORES ELIZABETHA TVOS, 61 x 49.5 mm (MI 183/187; Farquhar 138). Extremely fine with dark-toned, extremely rare. MI attributes the epigram to a "Westminster scholar" whilst also attributing the contemporary translation to another, "May Juda`s lyon and the root of Jesse / Protect thy lyons and thy flowers, Sweet Bess". This legend was re-used on a commemorative medal for the 450th anniversary of the founding of Westminster School in 2010. A specimen in gold was presented to Queen Elizabeth II. The "Armada" dress was that worn to the service of Thanksgiving at St. Paul`s Cathedral. Simon de Passe (c. 1574-c.1644), the youngest son of Crispin Passe, an eminent artist from Utrecht, who taught him the art of engraving. He came to England in about 1613, living here some 10 years mostly in the employment of Nicholas Hillard to engrave counters of the Royal Family of England. He later moved to the service of the King of Denmark. Provenance: Morton & Eden, 20-21 May, 2003 (lot 1116 - described as un-signed); ex Rt. Hon. Erik Alexander, 5th Earl of Caledon Collection, Christie`s, 4 April 1967 (lot 137, there un-named). Eleven examples recorded in the Falkiner Index (please note: it is feasible that the Index may have duplicated recordings for this and other de Passe oval medals and just as feasible that some examples may have been missed). The Caledon Collection was commenced in the 17th century by James Butler of Amberley Castle, whose eldest daughter Catherine married Sir Thomas Pope Blount (b. 1670) in 1695. Thence by descent.
Sir Philip Sidney (1554-1586), statesman and poet, an engraved silver counter, from the same hand as the previous group, bust three-quarters right, hair swept back, wearing ruff collar, rev., a Tudor rose, SIR P SIDNEY, 23.5mm. Very fine and rare. Provenance: Ex. Papillon Collection, 25 March, 1998 (lot 11); ex Stucker Collection, Histoire numismatique du Protestantisme, Emile Bourgey Auction, Paris, 21-23 November, 1977 (lot 146).
Thomas Sackville, Lord Buckhurst (1536-1608), Lord High Treasurer, silver counter, 1602[3], arms of Sackville within Garter, T SACKVIL B D BVCH ANG THES EQ AVRA, rev., a leopard rampant, 16 - 02, SEMPER FIDELIS, 28.5mm (MI 189/4). Extremely fine, variety with AVRA for AVRA, even grey tone, rare. See footnote to previous lot.
Sir Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury (?1563- 1612), principle Secretary to the King, silver counter, 1603, shield of arms, RO CECYLL PRI SECR REG MAT MR CVR WARDO, rev., crest, Six arrows in saltire tied with a ribbon surmounted by a morion cap, SERO SED SERIO, 1602, 28.5mm (MI 189/6; Eim. 83). Nearly extremely fine and rare. Provenance: Bt. T. Millett, March, 2009.
Sir Edward Coke (1552-1634), Chief Justice of the King`s Bench, Chief Justice of the Common Pleas, Attorney General and Solicitor General for England and Wales, silver counter, 1602-3, shield of arms, EDW COKE ATTORNAT GENERALIS, rev., an ostrich to left, a horseshoe in its beak, PRVDENS QVI PATIENS, 28mm (MI 190/7). Very fine and extremely rare. The ostrich was Coke`s crest and the reverse legend his motto. Provenance: Bt. T. Millett, 2001.
Sir Edward Coke (1552-1634), Chief Justice of the King`s Bench, Chief Justice of the Common Pleas, Attorney General and Solicitor General for England and Wales, uniface oval patinated lead medal, undated, bust right wearing ruff collar and doublet, on `wavy` background, rev., engraved "SR EDWARD COKE", 44 x 36mm (MI - ; Platt - ). Very fine, rare and seemingly unpublished. Whilst the medal is unpublished in any academic reference, it is clearly by the same hand as that of George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham (see lot 196). The date of manufacture of both these pieces is unclear. Provenance: Bt. D. Fearon, June 2005.
Sir John Hele (c. 1542 - 1608), appointed Queen`s Serjeant by Elizabeth I, silver counter, 1602-3, shield of arms, DIEV ET SA MAIESTIE, rev., an eagle, sread wings on cap of dignity, IOHANNES HELE SERVIENS, 28mm (MI 191/10). Very fine and excessively rare. Hele was a lawyer and money-lender: Justice of the Peace for Devon, c.1577 and Cornwall, c.1591; Bencher, Inner Temple, 1586; Lent reader 1591; recorder, Exeter 1592-1605; serjeant-at-law 1594; Queen`s serjeant 1602; King`s serjeant, 1603; recorder, Plymouth and Plympton Erle, c.1604. Provenance: Bt. T. Millett, 2001.
James I, Coronation, the official silver medal, 1602, probably by Charles Anthony, laureate bust right, in armour with lion shoulder plate, scarf around shoulders, IAC I BRIT CÆ AVG HÆ CÆSARVM CÆ D D, rev., crowned rampant lion to left, holding brazier and wheatsheaf, ECCE PHAOS POPVLIQ SALVS, 29mm, (MI 191/11; Eim. 80; Woll ????). Almost extremely fine, toned and rare. The first of the long series of official Coronation medals and struck for distribution at the service.
Queen Anne, of Denmark (1574-1619), Coronation, the official silver medal, 1602, probably by Charles Anthony, bust three-quarters left, wearing decorative collar, pearl necklace and earrings, pearls and other jewels in her hair, ANNA DG REGINA MAG BRIT FR ET HIM FILIA & SOROR REGV DANIÆ, rev., crowned shield of arms, ASTVTIA FALLAX TVTIOR INNOCENTIA, crowned coat-of-arms, 28.5mm (MI 192/12; Eimer 81; Woll. 33; H & P PL. 27, 8). Extremely fine, toned and rare. Anne was the second daughter of King Frederick II of Denmark and was married to James VI of Scotland (later James I of England) in 1589 at the age of 14. Provenance: Bt. T. Millett, 2001.
James I, the Peace with Spain, cast bronze medal, 1604, laureate and armoured bust right, the armour decorated and sash over right shoulder, IACOBVS DG MAG BRIT FRAN ET HIB R, rev., Peace with palm branch faces Religion with beacon-light, HINC PAX COPIA CLARAQ RELIGIO, wide rim around, 38.5mm (MI 194/16). An unusual rare and probably not contemporary medal, extremely fine. Provenance: Bt. S. Lipton, June 2001; ticket states ex Archduke Sigismund Collection (Hess, Luzern, 1933-34).
Sir Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury (?1563- 1612), principle Secretary to the King, silver counter, 1608, crowned shield of arms within Garter, ROBERT COM SALISBVR SVMM ANGLIÆ THESAVR, rev., crest, Six arrows in saltire tied with a ribbon under a helmet, SERO SED SERIO, 28mm (MI 189/6). Nearly extremely fine, toned and rare. See also lot (92) and by the same hand. Provenance: Bt. T. Millett, March, 2009.
Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales (1594-1612), death, silver medal, 1612, by Charles Anthony, bust of Prince Henry three-quarters left, in decorated armour and lace collar, HENRICVS PRINCEPS, rev., crowned shield of arms, FAX MENTIS HONESTÆ GLORIA, 28.5mm (MI 200/29; H & P Pl. 27, 7; Farquhar I, 214). Very fine and very rare. The reverse legend, FAX MENTIS HONESTÆ GLORIA, was used as a motto by Prince Henry and James I was to use it some 7 years later as the motto for the Knights of Nova Scotia. It is a quotation from a long and truly epic poem, Silius Italicus`s Punica, Book vi, 332; translates as "Glory is the flame of an honourable mind". Provenance: Bt. S. Lipton, November, 2000.
Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales (1594-1612), death, cast bronze medal, 1612, by Charles Anthony, bust of Prince Henry three-quarters left, in decorated armour and lace collar, HENRICVS PRINCEPS, rev., crowned shield of arms, FAX MENTIS HONESTÆ GLORIA, 28mm (MI 201/30; H & P Pl. 27, 7; Farquhar I, 214). A contemporary cast, very fine and very rare. There are three varieties of this rare medal, struck in gold and silver and all are rare, which might explain the need to produce contemporary cast impressions. See also note to previous lot. Provenance: Bt. D. Fearon, 2003.
James I, silver oval portrait medal by Simon de Passe, circa 1616, in imitation of engraving, signed signed SP (in monogram) fe, in border cartouches to left and right, bust of the King three-quarters right wearing high lace ruff and Collar of the Garter over ermine robe, in cartouche above a crown dividing I - R and on scroll below "Jacobus DG Mag Britt Fra & Hybe Rex", rev., crowned Royal shield with lion and unicorn supporters, helm crested with crown and lion above, motto in scroll below, "BEATI PACIFICI", IACOBVS DEI GRATIA MAGNÆ BRITANNIÆ FRANCIÆ ET HYBERNIÆ REX, 55.5 x 43mm (MI 214/61; Farquhar I, 159; H&P pl 27,10). Good very fine and very rare.
Queen Anne (1574-1619), oval silver portrait medal, by Simon de Passe, circa 1616, in imitation of engraving, signed SP (in monogram) fe, in border cartouches to left and right, bust of the Queen three-quarters left, her hair high and adorned with jewels, high collar, wearing pearl necklace and earring, crown dividing initials A R above, and on scroll below "Anna DG Mag Britt Fr & Hyb Regina", rev., crowned shield of Anne with wildmen supporters, motto in scroll below, "La mia Grandezza dal Eccelso", ANNA DEI GRATIA MAGNA BRITANNIÆ FRANCIÆ ET HYBERNIÆ REGINA, 55.5 x 43mm (MI 215/63; Rosenheim 590). Obverse somewhat rubbed, nearly very fine, reverse very fine, very rare. Provenance: Bt. Spink.
James I, Queen Anne, and Prince Charles, oval silver portrait medal, by Simon de Passe, unsigned, circa 1616, in imitation of engraving, busts of the King, in large plumed hat, ruff collar and Collar of office, Queen Anne with pearl earring and necklace and high lace ruff collar, the Prince with ruff collar and medal ribband, rev., shields of the King and Queen supported by lion and wildman with, above, helm and crest, the Prince`s Plumes in oval shield below, mottoes on scrolls, POTENTISS IACOBVS DG MAG BRITT ET HIB REX ET SERENISS ANNA DG MAG BRITT REGINA VNA CVM ILL P CAROLI M BRIT PRINCIpis, 65 x 53 mm, including mount but not suspender (MI 217/68), set in a later gold display mount with swivelling suspension loop. Extremely fine, toned and very rare. Nine examples listed in the Falkiner Index. Provenance: Morton & Eden Auction, (lot 1125); ex Greta S. Heckett Collection, Sotheby`s, 25 May 1977 (lot 54).
Frederick V (1596-1632), Count Palatine, Elizabeth Stuart (1596-1662) of Bohemia and their son Prince Henry Frederick (1614-1629), oval silver portrait medal by Simon de Passe, circa 1616, signed SP (in reversed monogram), busts of the Count, his wife the Princess and the infant Prince, all with lace collars, the Prince with lace bonnet, she with jewels in hair and with necklace, rev., two shields supported by lions, helm and two-tailed lion crest above, motto below SVPERATA TELLVS SYDERA Donat, legend around, EFFIG ILLUST PR FREDERICI DG CO PAL ET ELIZABETHÆ PO PR IAC MAG BRITT REG FILLIA, VNA CVM SERO PR FERDERICO EORU FIL PRIMOGENIto, 64 x 51 mm (MI 218/69; Stemper 161; Exter II, 368, 102u). Good very fine with light patination, extremely rare. Prince Frederick drowned at the age of 15. He was crossing the Haarlemmermeer on his way to Amsterdam where he was to see the captured Spanish treasure fleet. The image is derived from a miniature by Isaac Oliver, now in the Baron Rothschild Collection, Paris. Provenance: Swiss Bank Corporation, 3 May, 2001 (lot 787).
Maria Anna, Infanta of Spain (1606-1646), oval silver portrait medal by Simon de Passe, circa 1616, signed `Simon Paß: fecit Lond:` on the reverse, bust of the Infanta three-quarters left, jewelled bands in her hair, richly embroidered dress with deep ruff collar, SERENma D MARIA D`AUSTRIA PHILPPI DG HISP REG INFAN, rev., legend within narrow wreath in French and, below, English, LE TRES ILLUSTRE PRINCESSE MARIA … and `The Most Illustrious Princesse Mary …`, 58 x 45.5 mm, including mount but not suspender (MI 218/70), set in a later gold display mount with swivelling suspension loop. A superb portrait medal, extremely fine, extremely rare and toned. James I, who had signed a Peace Treaty with Spain shortly after his succession, wished to further unite the English and Spanish royal families between. Marriage between Prince Henry and the Infanta Maria was first proposed in 1611 and revived after Henry`s death with Prince Charles, from whence this medal dates, and when the Infanta would have been ten years of age. In 1623 Charles and the Duke of Buckingham went, uninvited, to Madrid, returning in September. Shortly after his accession Charles married Henrietta Maria, daughter of Henry IV of France, whist the Infanta Maria married Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor. Five examples listed in the Falkiner Index. The J. G. Murdoch catalogue (Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge, 2 June, 1904, lot 38), states that the only other example know to the cataloguers was that in the collection of Lord Craven. It is therefore quite possible that this is indeed the Craven specimen. Provenance: Morton & Eden Auction, 21 May, 2003 (lot 1130); ex Greta S. Heckett Collection, Sotheby`s, 3 May 1977 (lot 58).
Edward VI, Christ`s Hospital, presentation medal, 1791, in richly gilt-silver, after a portrait by William Scrots, bust three-quarters left on stippled background, wearing feathered cap doublet and Garter Chain and George, EDVARDUS SEXTUS R, signed GS [Guillaume Scrots] and hallmarked below truncation, facing bust of king, rev., engraved `Presented by David Pike Watts Esquire to Matthew Cotton Esquire`, 56 x 39.5mm (cf Grimshaw 89), London hallmark 1791, maker John Huston, shaped suspension loop. Extremely fine and rare. The medal is similar to the Marker`s medals of the period and is clearly after a painting by William Scrots, a painter of the Tudor court to whom several portraits of Edward VI are attributed. The medal`s benefactor, David Pike Watts, was the adopted son of the vintner Benjamin Kenton, and inherited his business and fortune. Given to good works, he was a patron of Christ`s Hospital, and many other institutions. He was the artist John Constable`s uncle. The Pike Watts Mausoleum, in the Church of the Holy Cross, Ilam, Staffordshire, contains Francis Chantrey`s magnificent monument. By 1833 the recipient, Matthew Cotton, is recorded in the post of Receiver and Wardrobe Keeper at Christ`s Hospital. Provenance: St. James`s Auction 17, 24 May, 2011 (lot 854)
Nicholas and Dorothy Wadham, founders of the Oxford College that has their name, hollow oval silver medal, 1618, made of two clichés joined at the rim, his half-length bust three-quarters right, with ruff collar over plain cloak, WHEN CHRIST WHO IS OVR LIFE SHAL APPEARE, rev., her half-length bust three-quarters left, wearing damask gown, high ruff collar and broad-brimmed hat, WE SHALL APPEARE WITH HIM IN GLORY, 60 x 46.5mm (MI 220/73; Eim. 98; H & P pl. 28, 10). A little crimped, very fine and rare. The medal is believed to have been issued on the death of Dorothy Wadham (b. 1534) in 1618. Nicholas Wadham (1532-1609) was a Somerset landowner who, in his will, left funds for the founding of what became Wadham College. It was Dorothy, whom he had married in 1555, who brought this about, even to the extent of a Royal Charter, and the first students were received in 1613 Provenance: Ex E. K. Barnsdale Collection, Spink, New York, 11 December, 2001 (lot 4); purchased Coins and Antiquities, London, December 1972.
Charles, Prince of Wales, silver cliché medallion, 1619, unsigned, bust three-quarters right, wearing ruff collar and ribbon (for Garter George), CAROLVS MA BR FR & HI PRINC EBOR & ALB DVX, 22.5mm (MI 224/81). Piercing above head, very fine and very rare. This little medal is curious in that it gives Charles his main titles but omits "Prince of Wales". Provenance: Bt. Lockdales Auction, 20 November, 2011 (lot 1482).
James I, Naval Reward, the `Ark Badge`, c. 1620, cast bronze medal, possibly by Nicholas Hilliard, half-length armoured bust of James I three-quarters right, wearing Garter robes and George on ribbon, lace collar and large plumed hat, + IACOBVS DG MAG BRITA FR ET HI REX, rev., smoke rises from chimney on Noah`s Ark as it drifts on a wavy sea, + STET SALVVS IN VNDIS, 56.5 x 43.5mm (MI 233/95; cf. Eim. 101A), integral suspension loop. An old cast, very fine and very rare. Provenance: Peus Auction, 1 November, 2013 (lot 1082).
James I, Naval Reward, the `Ark Badge`, c. 1620, cast silver medal, possibly by Nicholas Hilliard, half-length bust of James I three-quarters right, wearing richly embroidered doublet, Garter George on ribbon, lace collar and large plumed hat fastened with jewel, + IACOBVS DG MAG BRITA FR ET HI REX, rev., smoke rises from chimney on Noah`s Ark as it drifts on a wavy sea, + STET SALVVS IN VNDIS, 50 x 42.5mm (MI 233/96; 5; cf. Eim. 101A). Very fine with some chasing, edge a little bruised, very rare. Provenance: Morton & Eden, 13-14 November, 2002 (lot 801)
Henri IV (1553-1589-1610) and Marie de Médicis (1573-1642), King and Queen of France, oval silver portrait medal, by Simon de Passe, unsigned, circa 1625, in imitation of engraving, conjoined busts to right, he in decorated armour, a sash from his left shoulder and, on a ribbon, the Badge of the Order of the St. Esprit, she with decorative high lace collar and jewelled star in her hair, signed below, "Simon Passæus fecit", HENR IIII CHRIST RE MARIA AVGVSTA, rev., crowned oval with the shields of France and Navarre and crowned H and olive branches, within the Collars of the Orders of St. Michael and the St. Esprit, signed below, "Sim: Passæus sculpsit", 66 x 55mm (MI 240/7). A superb medal, extremely fine and extremely rare. The medal is believed to have been commissioned at the time of the marriage of Charles I and Henrietta Maria of France (1625), to honour the Bride`s parents. 7 examples listed in the Falkiner Index. Provenance: Baldwin Auction, 15 October, 2002 (lot 976).
George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham (1592-1628), uniface oval bronzed-lead medal, c. 1628, bust left wearing ruff collar and garter George on ribbon, on `wavy` background, rev., engraved "G. VILLERS DVKE BVCKIN", 43 x 35mm (Hodgkin 13; MI - ; Platt - ). Very fine and rare. In 1627 the Duke had failed with his expedition to the Isle de Rhé to help the Huguenots. He was assassinated on 23rd August, 1628, by one John Felton, at the Greyhound Pub in Portsmouth. For another see, "believed to be unique". Whilst the medal seems only to have been published in an auction catalogue, it is by the same hand as that of Sir Edward Coke (see lot 691). The date of manufacture of both these pieces is unclear. Provenance: Bt. eBay, July, 2011. Whilst the medal is unpublished in any academic reference, it is almost certainly the Rosenheim specimen. It is clearly by the same hand as that of George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham (see lot 162). The date of manufacture of both these pieces is unclear.
Charles I, the expedition to La Rochelle, silver medal or Pattern Halfcrown, 1628, by Nicolas Briot, equestrian portrait to right, with sword drawn, O REX DA FACILEM CVRSVM, rev., crowned oval and garnished shield dividing date, ATQVE AVDACIBVS ANNVE COEPTIS, plain edge, 35mm; 14.69g (MI 252/32; BMC [Jones] 136; Brooker 1258, same dies; North 2673; Bull 467). Nearly extremely fine, toned and extremely rare. Briot made a number of pieces that are traditionally described as patterns for a halfcrown. The style and Briot`s use of a rocker press have always helped with this attribution. However the legend, taken from Virgil, which translates as "Grant, O King, a prosperous course and favour bold undertakings", together with the date, would seem to link in with the proposed second expedition to La Rochelle. Provenance: Dix, Noonan, Webb Auction, 17 September, 2013 (lot 395).
Charles I, "so-called" Pattern Shilling, 1629, Tower mint, by Nicolas Briot, struck in light bronze or brass, crowned shield within the collar of the Order of the Thistle, all within the Garter itself, CAROLUS D G ANG SCO FRAN ET HIB REX, rev., REGIT UNUS UTROQUE, sceptre and trident in saltire, date 1628 in exergue, 28.5mm, 2.15mm thick (MI 251/28; Eimer 112, note; BMC [Jones], 134; ; Platt, type C, p. 121; Brooker - ; N - ). Obverse nearly very fine, the reverse considerably rubbed in centre, very rare. The example listed in MI is bi-metallic, having a copper border to a brass centre. Provenance: Bt. eBay, January, 2005.
Charles I, birth of Prince Charles, gold medal, 1630, attributed to Nicolas Briot, four pointed cruciform shields joined at base, HACTENVS ANGLORVM NVLLI, rev., legend within square tablet with decorated surround, HONOR PRIN MAG BRIT FRA ET HIB NAT 29 MAI ANN 1630, 29.5mm; 6.8g (MI 253/34; Eim. 115; Platt, type A, p. 127). Extremely fine, very rare in gold. Platt lists 2 specimens in gold, in the Ashmolean and British Museums. Provenance: Bt. Baldwin.
Charles I, birth of Prince Charles, gold medal, 1630, attributed to Nicolas Briot, cruciform arms of England and France, Scotland, France, and Ireland over radiant star, HACTENVS ANGLORVM NVLLI, rev., legend in five lines, within cartouche, HONOR PRIN MAG BRIT FRA ET HIB NAT 29 MAI ANN 1630, 30.5mm; 6.80g (MI 254/35; Eim. 116; Platt, type B, p. 128). Extremely fine, very rare in gold. Platt does not record any specimens in gold; MI lists a single example in the Advocates Collection, Edinburgh. Provenance: Bt. Baldwin.
Charles I, the Dominion of the Sea, cast silver medal, undated [1630], by Nicolas Briot, bust of the King right, wearing ruff, cloak ornamented with the royal ciphers CC and CH, Garter George suspended from ribbon, signed behind shoulder N BRIOT, CAROLVS I DG MAG BRITANIÆ FRAN ET HIB REX, rev., ship sailing right, NEC META MIHI QVI TERMINVS ORBE, 61mm (MI 256/40; BHM [Jones] 144-46; Eim. 118; vL II 227; MH 25; Farquhar I, 203; Platt, pp. 123-25), small contemporary suspension loop. A choice example of this wonderful portrait medal, extremely fine, toned and rare. Provenance: Baldwin Auction, 15 October, 2002 (lot 981).
Charles I, the Scottish Coronation, gold medal, 1633, by Nicolas Briot, signed B on rev., crowned and draped bust left, wearing ornate lace collar, CAROLVS DG SCOTIÆ ANGLIÆ FR ET HIB REX, rev., a Scottish thistle in flower, HINC NOSTRÆ CREVERE ROSÆ, 30mm; 9.9g (MI 266/60; Eim. 123; BMC [Jones] 155; Platt p. 133, type B; Woll. iii). Good very fine and very rare in gold. The service took place and was held at St. Giles, Edinburgh, accompanied by an Anglican service, this intended as a warning to the Presbyterians of the future Charles imagined for Scotland. Much of the finery, gold, silver and jewellery that accompanied the king was lost when the ship carrying it, the Blessing of Burntisland, capsized and sank in the Firth of Forth.
Charles I, the return to London, cast silver medal, 1633, by Nicolas Briot, bust of the King right, hair long, wearing falling lace collar and Garter George on ribbon, legend in band around with slightly stippled background, CAR DG MAG BRITAN FRAN ET HIB REX, rev., a panoramic view of the city of London, with St Paul`s and old London Bridge, sun above, a small E to its left, SOL ORBEM RADIANS SIC REX ILLVMINAT URBEM, 41.5mm (MI 266/63; Eim.125; CP.20/5; BMC [Jones] 159; Farquhar I, 182; Platt p. 137, type C), suspension loop. A cast of superb quality and sharpness, some light tooling, extremely fine and very rare. See Footnote to lot 223. Provenance: Bt. T. Millett list, June, 2009 (209).
Charles I, the King`s children, silver medal, 1635, by Nicolas Briot, busts of Charles I and Henrietta Maria vis-à-vis and holding hands, CAROL DG MA BR REX ET HEN MARIA REGINA, rev., the three children, Princes Charles and James and Princess Mary, wearing embroidered dresses and caps, cherubs above holding crown, REGIS REGNORVM POPVLIQVE SALVS, 31.5mm (MI 273/73; Eim. 127; BMC [Jones] 164; Platt, pp. 142-43; Farquhar I, 194; II, 236). Strictly fine but a very rare medal. Provenance: Bt. T. Millett list, June 2005 (no. 211).
John Stewart, 1st Earl of Traquair (c. 1600-1659), silver counter, c. 1635, crowned armorial shield, dividing two double triangles, IOH STVARTVS COM TRAQVARII MAG SCOT THESAR, , rev., scales suspended from the apex of a triangle above a table-top of fleur-de-lis design, HAS RECTO METAS POSVIT DEVS, 28.5mm (MI 275/76; CP.96/4). Very fine and rare. Sir John Stewart, first Earl of Traquair, was a statesman appointed Lord High Treasurer of Scotland (1636-41) and to the Privy Council of Scotland. In 1639 he was appointed the King`s Commissioner to the Assembly in Edinburgh, but was Impeached by Parliament in 1641, and later pardoned by Charles I. In 1647 he raised a regiment of horse to attempt the rescue of Charles I, however he was captured at Preston then later released by Cromwell.
Charles I, the Anglo-Dutch Fishing Treaty, cast silver medal, 1636, by Hans Reinhardt, conjoined busts of Charles I and Henrietta Maria right, dividing date 16 - 36, he in armour wearing wide lace collar and Garter George on ribbon, she with pearl necklace, CAR ET MAR DG ANGL FRANC ET HIBER RR, rev., seated figures of Justice and Peace, embracing, two infant genii in attendance, IVSTITIA ET PAX OSCVLATÆ SVNT PSAL 84, 55mm (MI 278/81; Eim. 128). A superb example of this handsome medal, extremely fine and very rare. The Anglo Dutch Fishing Treaty of 1636 saw the Dutch pay £30,000 to be permitted to fish in British waters. Some of the money was financed the deployment of a fleet to clear the seas of pirates. Provenance: Bt. Bank Leu, June, 2005.
William Juxon (1582-1663), Bishop of London (1633-1649) silver counter, 1637, by Nicolas Briot, arms of the See of London impaled with Juxon, a mitre above, GVIL LOND EPVS ET ANGLIÆ THESAVR, rev., hand issuing from a cloud holding a crozier, on which stands a stork holding a pebble in one claw, view of London beyond, with St. Paul`s to left, NON DORMIT QVI CVSTODIT, 25.5mm (MI 279/85; BMC [Jones] 169). Very fine and rare. Following the Restoration in 1660, Juxon was appointed Archbishop of Canterbury. He had been appointed Lord High Treasurer in 1635 and MI suggests the counter could have been used in the Treasury. He served as First Lord of the Admiralty (1636-1638). He attended Charles I on the scaffold (see lot 337) and, as Archbishop of Canterbury, crowned Charles II at his Coronation.
Prince Charles, Installation as a Knight of the Garter, silver medal, 1638, by Nicholas Briot, half-length bust of the Prince three-quarters right, wearing plumed hat, Garter robes and George suspended from chain, CAROLVS PRIN MA BR NOBMI ORD GART MILES 22 MAY 1638, rev., Prince`s plumes and motto, C P to either side, all within Garter, MAGNI SPES MAGNA PARENTIS, 26.5mm (MI 281/87; Eim. 132; BMC [Jones] 171; Platt, type A, p.144). Good very fine, toned and very rare. Provenance: Bt. Caroline Penman, September, 1998.
Charles I, The Scottish Rebellion, silver medal, 1639, by Thomas Simon, Charles I on horseback to left, holding staff and trampling armour, CAROLVS DG MAG BRIT FRAN ET HIB REX, rev., hand issuing from the clouds holds a cord uniting a rose and a thistle, QVOS DEVS, 27mm (MI 283/94; Platt, type E, p. 151). Extremely fine and toned and rare. This variety is signed TS on shoulder of armour, however this specimen, whilst sharply struck elsewhere, has `lost` the signature. Provenance: Bt. Sanda Lipton, November, 2000.
The destruction of the Spanish Fleet by the Dutch off Dover [the Battle of the Downs], silver medal, 1639, by Johannes Loof [Middleburg], a naval action at close quarters with, to the fore, the crew escaping a sinking ship, rev., within a wreath of vines with grapes, legend in fourteen lines, "Æternitati S Ob Hisp classe … illustr Pr Hen Fred ausp a Martino Trompio Hollandiæ….", 62.5mm (MI 285/96; Eim. 135; vL II, 245,2; MH 535). Extremely fine and very rare. The Spanish fleet, carrying troops to the Spanish Netherlands, had requested shelter from the English, but were attacked by the Dutch before it could be granted and who violated English neutrality. Provenance: Bonham`s, 14 July, 2004 (lot 583).
Charles I, the Dominion of the Sea, cast silver medal, undated [1639], by Nicolas Briot, bust right, wearing plain collar over armour with lion`s head shoulder plate, Garter George suspended from ribbon, signed behind shoulder BRIOT, CAROLVS I DG MAG BRITANN FRAN ET HIB REX, rev., ship sailing right, NEC META MIHI QVÆ TERMINVS ORBE, 60mm (MI 285/97; BHM [Jones] 174; Eim. 136; MH 29; Farquhar I, 203; Platt, pp. 147-48). A choice example of a wonderful portrait medal, extremely fine, toned and rare. Whilst the reverse is identical to the second of the two earlier `Dominion of the Sea` medals (lot 217), the obverse shows an older king, in armour rather than a cloak. The medal emphasizes Charles`s position following the destruction of the Spanish fleet off Dover (lot 248), when the English were in negotiations with Admiral Antonio de Oquendo. Provenance: Ex Papillon Collection, Bonhams Auction, 25 March, 1998 (lot 22); Spink Auction, 27 February, 1980 (lot 371).
Charles I, gilt-silver portrait medallion, c.1642, in the style of Jean or Claude Warin, bust right wearing lace collar over armour, two sashes, one with Garter George, his hair long with lovelock over his left shoulder, CAROLVS I DG MAGN BRIT FRANC ET HIB REX ET ÆTATIS SVÆ, rev., Aurora in her chariot drawn by a winged horse, VIRTVTIS FORMÆQ PRÆVIA, 70mm, 90.44g (MI 292/107; Platt p. 241, type B), integral shaped suspension loop with ring. A handsome medal, good very fine and extremely rare. This medal was originally known only from the specimen in the collection of Edward Pretty (see MI, where attributed to Jean Warin), which came to light when sold in the Hever Castle Collection sale (Sotheby, 15 June, 1969). [Sir] Mark Jones did not attribute the medal in BMC French Medals, however a note in his hand was sold with the specimen, in silvered bronze, in the Papillon Collection (Bonhams, 25 March, 1998, lot 24), stating, "It seems likely that it is a relatively early and possibly 17th century". The reverse of the medal is a direct copy of the reverse of Trezzo`s medal of Ippolita di Ferdinando Gonzaga (Attwood 71; Kress 438). Provenance: Baldwin Auction, 5 May, 2005 (lot 1417).
Robert Devereaux, 3rd Earl of Essex (1591-1646), Captain-General and Commander-in-Chief of the Parliamentary army, oval gilt-silver Military Reward badge, 1642, by Thomas Rawlins, half length armoured bust three-quarters left, wide lace collar, holding sword, SX above head, legend in script in two lines, "Should hear both houses of parliament for true religion and subjects freedom stand - Pro Religione lege Rege et Parliamento", rev., the two Houses of Parliament with King and Speaker, wreath border around to both sides, 55.5 x 38mm (MI 295/113; Eim. 140A; Platt II, pp. 79-80), integral suspension loop and ring. Extremely fine and rare. Devereaux was the eldest son of Elizabeth I`s favourite who had been executed in 1602. He had been a successful commander of forces in the Netherlands and his Parliamentary appointments came with the commencement of the Civil War. Provenance: Bt. Caroline Penman, September, 1998.
Robert Devereaux, 3rd Earl of Essex (1591-1646), Captain-General and Commander-in-Chief of the Parliamentary army, small oval silver Military Reward badge, 1642, armoured bust, almost full-face, with sash over shoulder, broad lace collar, rev., oval garnished shield of the arms of Essex, 30 x 22mm (MI 298/117; Platt II, type G, pp. 84-85), integral suspension loop. Very fine and rare. See footnote to lot 255.
Charles I, The Battle of Edgehill, gilt-silver Royalist Military Reward, 1642, by Thomas Rawlins, crowned bust of the King right, wearing ermine robes and Garter Collar and George, incuse legend, CAROLVS D G MAG BRITAN FRAN ET HIB REX FI DE, rev., Prince Charles on prancing horse to right, baton raised and flowing scarf, in incuse a battle scene in the distance and C - P above, 46 x 32.5mm. (MI 299/119; Platt p. 202), integral suspension loop and ring. Good very fine, perhaps better, a beautifully cast and chased badge, the gilding pale, a few minor scratches by King`s face and the slightest of splits below suspension, excessively rare. The equestrian portrait of Prince Charles is found on another badge, albeit unique, transformed into the Earl of Essex (MI 300/120), presumably a Parliamentary reward for Edgehill, a battle where both sides claimed a victory. Provenance: Morton & Eden, 20-21 May, 2003 (lot 1145); ex Greta S Heckett Collection, Sotheby`s, 25 May 1977 (lot 70); ex Helen Farquhar Collection, Glendining`s, 25 April 1955 (lot 240).
Charles I and Henrietta Maria, the final meeting at Kineton, Gloucestershire, pewter medal, 1643, by Thomas Rawlins, the King and Queen enthroned beneath sun and moon, a dragon slain beneath their feet, CERTIVS PYTHONEM INVICTI, rev., legend and date in twelve lines, XIII IVL / CAROL ET MARIÆ M B F ET H R R IN VALLE KEINTON AVSPICAT OCCVRRENT ET FVGATO IN OCCIDENT REBELLIVM VICT ET PAC OMEN OXON MDCXLIII, signed with horizontal "R" below, 36.5mm (MI 306/130; pl XXVI, 15; Platt p. 209, type A). Seemingly cast from a struck example, excessively rare. The meeting took place on 13 July, the same day as the decisive Royalist victory by Lord Wilmot over Sir William Waller at the Battle of Roundway Down, near Devizes, Wiltshire. Six specimens are now known, three in silver and three in pewter. MI listed just two, one of which reputedly destroyed in a fire in 1879 is, in fact, in the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery (together with another in pewter). A cast silver example, previously in the collection of Helen Farquhar, Glendining`s, 25 April 1955, lot 218 (part), was again offered for sale by Glendining`s [English Collector], 16 March 1989, lot 63a (£820), and is now in a private collection. A pewter example was sold by Buckland, Dix & Wood [now Dix, Noonan, Webb], 8 December, 1994 (lot 576), and is also in a private collection. This piece had been in a private collection for about 25 years prior to being sold. Provenance: Baldwin Auction, 10 May, 2013 (lot 3005).
Edward Montagu, Lord Mandeville and 2nd Earl of Manchester (1602-1671), commander of Parliamentary Eastern Association army, oval gilt-silver Military Reward, 1643, by Thomas Rawlins, half-length armoured bust three-quarters left, sash around waist, his hair long and flowing, legend in script,"Pro Religione lege Rege et Parliamento", rev., the two Houses of Parliament with King and Speaker, wreath border around to both sides, 53 x 37mm (MI 310/139, illus.; Eim. 143B; Platt II, type H, pp. 334-35), integral suspension loop. Good very fine with an excellent portrait, very rare. Platt notes three specimens, all in the British Museum. Provenance: Ex. Bonhams Auction, 14 July, 2004 (lot 584)
Robert Devereaux, 3rd Earl of Essex (1591-1646), confirmed as Captain-General, cast silver medal, 1644, armoured bust of Essex three-quarters right, wearing plain collar, legend R.R.R. P.P.P. FIDISSIMVS 1644, rev., large initials SX above GL within a scroll, MAGS PROTECR LIBERATV PATRIÆ, 37mm (MI 312/141; Platt II, type F, pp. 82-83), Good very fine, some light chasing and wear on the highest spots, toned and very rare. The seemingly curious obverse legend translates as, "Most faithful to the three Republics", of England, Scotland and Ireland. Provenance: Morton & Eden, 20-21 May, 2003 (lot 1147); ex C. Hughes Hartmann Collection Glendining`s, 27 May 1957.
Sir Richard Brown (1610?-1669), cast silver oval Military Reward, 1644, armoured bust of Brown three-quarters left, a sash across his shoulder, NON VIR SED VIRTVS, rev., armorial shield of Brown, FOR KING AND PARLIAMENT 1644, wreath and pellet border to both sides, 38 x 26.5mm. (MI 312/142; Eim. 144; Platt II, type A, pp. 59-62). Much as made, good very fine, some light chasing, toned and very rare. Sir Richard Brown successfully commanded a small Parliamentary army in the Abingdon area and was present at the siege of Oxford. He was several times a Member of Parliament, but became disillusioned with the Parliamentary cause. At the Restoration he greeted Charles II on his entry to the City; he was created a baronet also elected Lord Mayor of London for 1660. An engraved portrait dated to 1647 and signed R.S. (NPG D27151), shows a very similar, though reversed portrait. Provenance: Morton & Eden, 20-21 May, 2003 (lot 1148); ex Greta S. Heckett Collection, Sotheby`s, 25 May 1977 (lot 73).
General Sir Thomas Fairfax (1612-1671), 3rd Lord Fairfax, silver Military Reward, 1645, small oval badge, by Thomas Simon, armoured bust of Fairfax left, with plain collar and mantle fastened on left shoulder, rev., MERVISTI 1645, in four lines, POST HAC MELIORA around, 27 x 19mm (MI 318/151; pl. XXVII, 14; Eim. 146b; Platt II, type B, pp. 98-99). Very fine, rare. A Military reward bestowed by Parliament and the City of London on those who served with Fairfax at the battles of Marston Moor in 1644 and Naseby in 1645. Provenance: Bt. Lion Passant [Exeter], March, 2001.
John Campbell, Earl of Loudon (1598-1663), silver portrait medal, 1645, by Abraham Simon, signed AS on truncation, capped bust of Campbell, to left, wearing plain collar and doublet, rev., legend, IOHAN COM LOVDOVN SVMMVS SCOTIÆ CANCELLARIVS 1645, 36mm (MI 321/157; Eim. 148; CP 97/5; Platt II, p. 63), A strong portrait, cast and very lightly chased, good very fine and very rare. Campbell was a member of the General Assembly of 1638 and opposed the imposition of the new prayer book by Charles I and Archbishop Laud and the King`s interference with the traditions of the Scottish nobility. He became a leading spokesman for the Covenanter movement and was one of the seven Scottish nobles who signed a letter to the King of France requesting his aid. The discovery of this letter led to his arrest for treason and committal to the Tower but with the support of the Marquis of Hamilton he was released and permitted to return to Scotland. In 1641 he was appointed to be the Lord Chancellor of Scotland and was also First Commissioner of the Treasury and President of the Privy Council, positions he held till he was deposed at the Restoration in 1660. He was Chancellor of St. Andrew`s University. Provenance: Morton & Eden, 20-21 May, 2003 (lot 1153).
Murrough O`Brien, 1st Earl of Inchiquin (1614-1674), silver portrait medal, 1646, by Abraham Simon, signed AS on truncation, armoured bust of Lord Inchiquin left, wearing lace cravat and sash, rev., legend and title as Lord President of the Province of Munster, 36mm. (MI 324/161; Eim. 150; Platt II, pp. 242-43; Brady 14-15, this piece). Cast and lightly chased, with old trace of mounting-mark at top, good very fine and very rare. The Earl of Inchiquin fought against the Catholic Rebels in Ireland in 1642 before changing to the Parliamentary forces. He was ruthless in the sacking and burning of several towns, earning the nickname "Murrough of the Burnings". He cleared the Catholics from Cork, Youghal and Kinsale. The medal`s reverse gives him the title of Lord President of the Province of Munster. On the Restoration he transferred his allegiance once more to the Crown but by then he was regarded as a traitor by both sides. He visited Rome seeking pardon from the Pope for his past atrocities and spent his remaining years in penance. The emergency coins issued in Ireland by the Lords Justices in 1642 are sometimes called "Inchiquin Money". For an account of the the medals, see Gerard Brady, The Lord Inchiquin Medal of 1646 (Abraham Simon), Numismatic Circular, March 1989, pp 41-43. Provenance: Morton & Eden, 20-21 May, 2003 (lot 1154); ex G. D. Paterson, Christie`s, 25 November 1969; ex C. Hughes Hartmann Collection, Glendining`s, 27 May 1957 (lot 221).
Charles I, Death and Memorial, cast gilt-silver medal, 1649, by Thomas Rawlins], bust left, hair long, in falling collar and decorated armour, two roses above, plain in field, SVCCESSOR VERVS VTRISQVE, rev., a hammer striking a diamond placed on an anvil, INEXPVGNABILIS, 42.5mm, (MI 340/187; cf Eim. 157; Platt I, type A, pp. 244-45), with integral ring for suspension. Very fine with original gilding, an extremely rare variety. This variety is made up of a combination of two medals, this obverse being found with the "Salamander Medal" (see following two lots); whilst the reverse is usually paired with a similar obverse, though it has a changed legend and the initials C - R before and behind the bust.
Charles I, Death and Memorial, cast gilt-silver medal, 1649, by Thomas Rawlins, bust left, hair long, in falling collar and decorated armour, two roses above, plain in field, SVCCESSOR VERVS VTRISQVE, rev., a salamander amid flames, CONSTANTIA CAESARIS IAN 30 1648, 42mm (MI 341/188; Eim. 157; Platt I, type B, pp. 244-45; Farquhar p. 270). Good very fine with original gilding, rare. Provenance: Bt. Spink Numismatic Circular (no. 5898); old dealer`s ticket (£3-10s) and old collector`s ticket, "Ex A H Baldwin Jan 1951".
Charles I, silver cliché Memorial medal, 1649, by Thomas Rawlins, armoured bust of king left, mantle around shoulders, hair long, CAROLVS DG MAG BR FR ET H REX, 36 x 30mm (MI 344/194; Platt I, type H, pp. 249-50). Good very fine and very rare. This is an unusual cliché striking of the obverse of what is normally a two-sided medal. Provenance: Bt. Spink.
Charles I, gold Memorial medal, 1649, by James and Norbert Roettier, armored and draped bust right, CAROL DG M B F ET H REX & GLOR MEM, rev., hand from heaven holds crown over a pastoral landscape, VIRTVT EX ME FORTVNAM EX ALIJS, 34.5mm 16.7 mm (MI 347/201; Platt I, type C, p. 263; Eim. 162b). Extremely fine and excessively rare in gold. The second known specimen, Platt records aother in the Ashmolean Museum. Provenance: Woolley & Wallis Auction, 31 January, 2007 (lot 680).
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