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.
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![The Synod of Dort [Dordtrecht], silver medal, 1619, by W. van Bijlaer, panoramic view of the long chamber at Dordrecht with t](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/10119/2911356/171-2014918142350_468x382.jpg)
The Synod of Dort [Dordtrecht], silver medal, 1619, by W. van Bijlaer, panoramic view of the long chamber at Dordrecht with the Council assembled, CVM - PRIV and date 16 - 19, to left and right of barrier, ASSERTA RELIGIONE, rev., pilgrims ascend a hill, on which the temple of heaven is attacked by the four winds, the name יְהֹוָה radiates from above, ERVNT VT MONS SION, 58mm (MI 222/77; vL II, 105; Eim. 99). Extremely fine. The obverse image showing the Synod in session is in extraordinary detail and is copied from a painting by Pouwel Weyts, which now hangs in the Stedelijk Museum, Dordrecht. The British delegates at the Synod were George Carleton (1559-1628), Bishop of Llandaff, Joseph Hall (1574-1657), Thomas Goad (1576-1638), John Davenant (1576-1641), and Lancelot Andrewes (1555-1626). A specimen of the medal was given to every participant. Provenance: Bonham`s Auction, 14 July, 2004 (lot 578).
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The Synod of Dort [Dordtrecht], silver medal, 1619, by W. van Bijlaer, a variety, panoramic view of the long chamber at Dordrecht with the Council assembled, date only on barrier, ASSERTA RELIGIONE, rev., pilgrims ascend a hill, on which the temple of heaven is attacked by the four winds, the name יְהֹוָה radiates from above, ERVNT VT MONS SION, 58mm (MI 223/78; vL II, 105; Eim. 99). Choice extremely fine. See footnote to previous lot. Provenance: Schulman Auction, 1 November, 2001 (lot 1906)
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The Synod of Dort [Dordtrecht], silver medal, 1619, by W. van Bijlaer, similar variety, panoramic view of the long chamber at Dordrecht with the Council assembled, date only on barrier, ASSERTA RELIGIONE, rev., pilgrims ascend a hill, on which the temple of heaven is attacked by the four winds, the name יְהֹוָה radiates from above, ERVNT VT MONS SION, 58mm (MI 223/78; vL II, 105; Eim. 99). Almost extremely fine, toned. See footnote to lot 171. Provenance: Bt. Spink.
![The Synod of Dort [Dordtrecht], presentation or special silver medal, 1619, by Cornelius Wyntjes, crowned Belgic Lion to left](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/10119/2911356/174-2014918142356_468x382.jpg)
The Synod of Dort [Dordtrecht], presentation or special silver medal, 1619, by Cornelius Wyntjes, crowned Belgic Lion to left with arrows and sword, the name יְהֹוָה radiates from above, RELIGIONE ET IVSTICIA RESTITVTIS, rev., crowned shield of the arms of Prince Maurice, within Garter, two clasped hands below, RESPVBLICA DEMVM FLOREBIT, 58mm, 72.65g (MI 223/79; vL II, 113; Eim. 100). A superb and heavy specimen, virtually mint state. Prince Maurice, although of Arminian sympathies, took the side of the Gomarists as they supported the power of the Stadtholder. MI suggests the medal might have been struck as a special compliment to James I who had advocated a national synod to consider the controversy in the Dutch churches. This specimen is about a half ounce (15.16g) heavier than regular examples (see next lot) and the most obvious explanation is that it was struck for presentation rather than simply commemoration. The Synod was attended by delegates from Britain and seven other foreign countries and held between 13 November, 1618 and 9 May, 1619. See also footnote to previous lot. Provenance: Schulman Auction, 1 November, 2001 (lot 1908).
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).
Charles I, Coronation, the official silver medal, 1626, by Nicholas Briot, crowned bust right wearing ruff and Collar of Order, CAROLVS I DG MAG BRITAN FRAN.ET HIB REX, rev., an arm issuing from clouds holds sword, DONEC PAX REDDITA TERRIS, 29mm (MI 243/10; Eim 106; BHM [Jones], 125, 126; Woll. Ii; Platt, pp. 117-18). Very fine, toned. Provenance: Bt. Spink.
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.
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Charles I, the attack on the Île de Ré [Isle of Rhé], French silver satirical medal, 1628, unsigned, crowned arms of France within the collars of two Orders, NIL NISI CONSILIO, rev., the English snail, an arrow through its neck, on a raft, the island and fort beyond, ESTO DOMI, 26mm (MI 248/21). Very fine, though pierced at top, some light graffiti numerals by arrow, scarce. Provenance: Bt. eBay, May, 2005.
Charles I, tribute to Queen Henrietta Maria, silver medal, 1628, by Nicolas Briot, crown over the two shields of England and France, HEN MAR BORBON DG MAG BRIT FRAN ET HIB REG, rev., a grove where one tree dominates the rest, ships at sea beyond, SVPEREMINET OMNES - 1628, 27mm (MI 249/23; Eim 110, var.; BMC [Jones] 129; Platt, type A, p. 119). Very fine.
Charles I, Naval and Military Tribute, or "So-Called" Pattern Shilling, gilt-bronze medal, 1628, by Nicholas Briot, bust right, wearing open crown, CAROLVS DG ANG SCO FRAN ET HIB REX FIDEI DEF, rev., crossed sceptre and trident tied with a cord, REGIT VNVS VTROQVE, 1628, in exergue, 28mm (MI 250/26; Eim. 111; BMC [Jones] 131; Brooker 1259; North 2675; Platt, type A, pp. 120-21). Nearly extremely fine, tiny test mark on bottom edge. Provenance: Baldwin Auction, 15 October, 2002 (lot 980); ex Farquhar Collection.
Charles I, Naval and Military Tribute, or "So-Called" Pattern Shilling, ilver medal, 1628, by Nicholas Briot, armorial shield within Collar of the Garter, crowned, CAROLVS DG ANG SCO FRAN ET HIB REX FIDEI DEF, rev., crossed sceptre and trident tied with a cord, REGIT VNVS VTROQVE, 1628, in exergue, 28mm (MI 250/27; Eim. 112; BMC [Jones] 132; Brooker 1260; North 2676; Platt, type B, pp. 120-21). About fine.
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, Order of the Garter Augmented, silver medal, 1629, by Nicholas Briot, crowned bust right, wearing ruff, Garter robes and Collar of the Order, CAROLVS I DG ANG SCOT FRAN ET HIB EX FIDEI DEF, rev., Star of the Order of the Garter, PRISCI DECVS ORDINIS AVCTVM, 28mm (E.113; MI 253/33; Eim. 113; BMC [Jones] 137; Platt, p. 122). A little crimped, nearly very fine. In 1629 the Badge of the Order of the Garter, as worn by Knights, was augmented with rays and became the Star of the Order. Provenance: Bt. Caroline Penman, September, 1998.
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, silver 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, 30mm (MI 253/34; Eim. 115; Platt p. 127). Nearly extremely fine, toned. 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, birth of Prince Charles, smaller silver 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, IN HONOR CARO PRINC MAG BR FRA ET HI NAT 29 MAII 1630, 24mm (MI 254/35; Eim. 116; Platt p. 128). Nearly extremely fine and toned. Provenance: Bt. Spink.
Charles I, birth and baptism of Prince Charles, silver medal, 1633, by Nicolas Briot, cruciform arms of England and France, Scotland, France, and Ireland over radiant star, HACTENVS ANGLORVM NVLLI, rev., legend in eight lines, MEM CAROLI PRIN MAGN BRITANN FRANC HIBERN NATI XXIX MAII BAPTIZ XXVII IVN MDCXXX S, 29mm (MI 255/38; Eim. 117; vL II, 188; BMC [Jones] 142; Platt, pp 131-32). Very fine. Provenance: Bt. Mevius Numisbooks International, June, 2004.
![Charles I, the Dominion of the Sea, cast silver medal, undated [1630], by Nicolas Briot, bust of the King right, wearing ruff](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/10119/2911356/216-2014918142528_468x382.jpg)
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 Dominion of the Sea, small silver medal, 1630, by Nicolas Briot, bust of Charles I right, wearing large ruff, CAROLVS DG ANG SCO FRAN ET HIB REX FIDEI DEFENSOR, rev., ship in full sail, NEC META MIHI QVAE TERMINVS ORBI, 28mm (MI 257/42; Eim. 119; BMC [Jones] 149; MH 27; Platt, p. 125-26). A little crimped, very fine. Provenance: Bt. T. Millet list, June 2005 (no. 207).
Charles I, the Dominion of the Sea, small cast silver medal, 1630, by Nicolas Briot, bust of Charles I, right, wearing decorative lace collar, CAROLVS DG ANG SCO FRAN ET HIB REX FIDEI DEFENSOR, rev., ship in full sail, NEC META MIHI QVAE TERMINVS ORBI, 27.5mm (MI 257/43; Eim. 119b; BMC [Jones] 149; MH 28; Platt, p. 125-26). Very fine, some light tooling. Provenance: Bt. Caroline Penman, September, 1998.
Frederick Henry (1584-1647), Prince of Orange and Stadtholder, the siege of Maastricht and re-capture of Limbourg, silver medal, by Aert Verbeeck the Younger, 1632, armoured bust with lace collar three-quarters right, within oval, legend around in two lines, rev., cartographical plan of the city and fortifications of Maastricht, below panorama of Pappenheim`s army crossing the Maas, TRAIECT AD MOSA RECEPT 1632, 56.5mm (MI 263/56; Eim 122; vL II, 202; Scher [1997] 14). Good very fine and toned. The medal has previously been attributed to Jan van Bylaer. Provenance: Schulman Auction, 29 March, 2012 (lot 1036)
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 gilt-silver medal, 1633, by Nicolas Briot, king on horseback left, holding sceptre in right hand, Eye of Providence above, plumed helmet on flowery ground below, CAROLVA AVGVSTISS ET INVICTISS MAG BRIT FRAN ET HIB MONARCHA - 1633, rev., a panoramic view of the city of London, with St Paul`s and old London Bridge, SOL ORBEM RADIANS SIC REX ILLVMINAT URBEM, view of the city of London, sun above, a small E to the left of the sun, 41.5mm (MI 266/62; Eim.124; CP.20/4; BMC [Jones] 158a; Platt p. 135, type B). Very fine, some light tooling, the gilding contemporary though a little worn. See Footnote to previous lot. Provenance: Bt. Caroline Penman, September, 1998.
Charles I, the return to London, cast silver medal, 1633, by Nicolas Briot, king on horseback left, holding sceptre in right hand, Eye of Providence above, plumed helmet on flowery ground below, CAROLVA AVGVSTISS ET INVICTISS MAG BRIT FRAN ET HIB MONARCHA - 1633, 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, 42mm (MI 266/62; Eim.124; CP.20/4; BMC [Jones] 158a; Platt p. 135, type B). Very fine with some tooling. See footnote to lot 223.
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).
The birth of Prince James, Duke of York, silver medal, 1633, by Nicolas Briot, crowned arms of the Duke of York in oval, NON SIC MILLE COHORTS, rev., crowned lion supporting shield inscribed in five lines, DVX EBORA NATVS OCT 14. 1635, 29.5mm (MI 267/64; Eim 126A; BMC [Jones] 160; Platt p.139). Virtually mint state. Provenance: SNC March 1998 (no. 1623); Spink Auction, 26 March, 2008 (lot 23)
The baptism of Prince James, Duke of York, silver medal, 1633, by Nicolas Briot, crowned arms of the Duke of York in oval, NON SIC MILLE COHORTS, rev., legend within wide floral border, IACOBVS DVX EBOR NAT 15 OCT BAPTIZ 24 NOVE 1633, 28.5mm (MI 268/65; Eim 126B; BMC [Jones] 161-163; Platt p.140). Extremely fine, toned. The date is given as 15 October in error. Provenance: Bt. eBay, October, 2004.
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).
Endymion Porter (1587-1649), diplomat and royalist, black basalt medal, believed Wedgwood, after the bronze medal by Jean Warin (1635), his bearded bust right, wearing lace collar, ENDYMION PORTER R CAROLI A CVBICVLIS ÆTAT SVÆ 48, 71.5mm (cf MI 276/78; pl. XXIII, 3; cf BMC [Jones] 298; R & S, p. 282), late 18th century and without mark. As made. Reilly & Savage list an oval example and the Wedgwood Catalogue of 1779 mentions "E. Porter". Provenance: Bt. D. Fearon, October, 2013.
Sir William Ducy, Bt., later Viscount Downes (1612-1697), aged 21, uniface cast bronze portrait medal, 1636, by Claude Warin, bust right, in falling lace collar and doublet, the reverse incuse, 78.5 mm. (MI 277/80; BMC [Jones] 300). Good very fine and well cast on thin flan (with sharp indented image and lettering), good patination, two minute casting holes in truncation of bust, very rare. William Ducy [Ducye, Ducie] was the 2nd son of Sir Robert Ducy and Elizabeth Pyott. He married Frances Seymour, daughter of Lord Seymour. In 1656 he succeeded his brother Richard, becoming the 3rd Baron Ducy. He and his uncle Hugh, were appointed a Knights of the Bath in 1662 and Charles II also created him Viscount Downe of Ireland. In 1636, the year this medal was issued, Sir William Ducy and his wife were amongst the principal contributors to the Merchant Tailors` Company Almshouses, near Tower Hill, London. Provenance: Morton & Eden Auction, 20-21 May, 2003 (lot 1137); Glendining Auction, 22 November 1989 (lot 435).
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.
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.
Prince Charles, Installation as a Knight of the Garter, silver medal, 1638, by Nicholas Briot, sheep shelter beneath the tallest tree, above which his coronet, SERIS FACTVRA NEPOTIBVS VMBRAM, rev., legend in seven lines within Garter, CAROL M B REGIS FILIVS CAROL PRINC INAVGVRATVR XXII MAI MDCXXXIIX, 30mm (MI 281/88; Eim. 131; BMC [Jones] 171; Platt, type B, pp. 144-45). Very fine. Provenance: Ex E. K. Barnsdale Collection, Spink, New York, 11 December, 2001 (lot 16)
Prince Charles, Installation as a Knight of the Garter, silver medal, 1638, by Nicholas Briot, sheep shelter beneath the tallest tree, above which his coronet, SERIS FACTVRA NEPOTIBVS VMBRAM, rev., legend in seven lines within Garter, CAROL M B REGIS FILIVS CAROL PRINC INAVGVRATVR XXII MAI MDCXXXIIX, 30mm (MI 281/88; Eim. 131; BMC [Jones] 171; Platt, type B, pp. 144-45). Some slight damage to obverse field, partly tooled, fine, reverse better.
Charles I, The Scottish Rebellion, silver medal, 1639, by Thomas Simon, signed S (on armour beneath horse), 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, 30mm. (MI 282/91; Eim. 130; Platt, type B, p. 150). Very fine, some minor scuffs on reverse. Provenance: Morton & Eden, 20-21 May, 2003 (lot 1139)
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.
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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 ove](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/10119/2911356/249-2014918142645_468x382.jpg)
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).
Mary, Princess Royal (1631-1660), marriage to Prince William II of Orange (1626-1650), German gilt-silver medal, 1641, by Johann Blum, the Prince and Princess joining hands below rays of light shining from heavenly dove between two cherubs, in the distance a palace, rev., William in the form of Pallas tramples on Bellona and receives an olive branch from Mary, 72mm (MI 287/100; Eim. 137; vL II, 251). An excellent example of a medal famous for its fine attention to detail, choice extremely fine. Princess Mary was the eldest daughter of Charles I and Queen Henrietta Maria and was the first princess to be granted the title Princess Royal. The marriage took place on 2 May 1641 at the Chapel Royal, Whitehall Palace when the bride was only nine years old. In 1642, she moved to Holland with her mother. The couple`s son became William III of Orange on his father`s death, and king of England in 1689.
Mary, Princess Royal (1631-1660), her arrival in Holland, copper medal, 1642, by Sebastian Dadler, Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange, seated on throne, trophies and shields around, his foes at his feet, LIBERTAS PATRIÆ ME DEFENSORE TRIUMPHAT …, rev., Prince William and Princess Mary meet within a fenced garden with central Belgic lion, יְהֹוָה radiating from clouds above, QUO TE MARS ET AMOR…, 72mm (MI 290/105; vL II, 257; Eim. 138; Wiecek 107). Traces of having been gilt, nearly extremely fine. The medal is unlisted in copper. Provenance: Bt. Spink.
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).
Charles I, the declaration of Parliament, silvered electrotype of the oval medal of 1642, by Thomas Rawlins and in the British Museum; a ship in full sail to left, in exquisite detail, rev., PRO RELIGIONE GREGE ET REGE, the two Houses of Parliament, with the King and Speaker, wide wreath border, 55 x 51mm (MI. 293/110; Platt p. 154, type A). Much as made, good very fine. Platt records three examples of original medals, all in Museum collections. Provenance: Bt. R. Falkiner, June, 2009.
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).
Charles I, Peace or War, silver medal, 1643, by Thomas Rawlins, laureate bust of the King right, CAROLVS DG ANG SCO FR ET HIB REX, rev., sword and olive branch crossed, crowned C - R to either side, IN VTRVMQVE PARATVS, 29.5mm (MI 308/134; Eim. 142; BMC [Jones] 177; Platt, pp. 205-06). Extremely fine, unusually sharp and well toned.
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.
William Laud (1573-1645), Archbishop of Canterbury, trial and execution, silver memorial medal, by John Roettier, struck after the Restoration, bust right in ecclesiastical robes and hat, GVIL LAVD ARCHIEPPISC CANTVAR X IAN 1644, rev., infant genii hold crown and mitre over London river panorama, SANCTI CAROLI PRÆCVRSOR, 58mm (MI 315/147; Eim 145; Platt II, pp. 189-90; vL II, 273; Weiss Fig 9). Very fine, die flaw below bust, edge bruise on reverse at 4 o`clock. Laud was arrested in 1640 but his trial did not begin until 12 March 1644. Found guilty of treason, he was executed on Tower Hill on 10 January, 1645. Provenance: Dix, Noonan, Webb Auction, (lot 508)
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).
Albert Joachim (1560-1654), Ambassador from the States General of the United Provinces (aged 86), uniface cast silver portrait medal, 1646, by Abraham Simon, robed and bearded bust left, plain collar, hair short, rev., engraved inscription, THo PARR / AGED 152 / AND 2 MONETHS, 35mm (for the obverse see MI 324/162; Eimer 151; Platt II, pp. 178-79). Nearly very fine, a cast of considerable age. The inscription on the reverse is intriguing and fits well with this medal. Thomas Parr or Old Tom Parr (1483 (?) - 1635) of Winington in the Parish of Alberbury, was indeed reputed to be 152 years old at the time of his death, having lived on a diet of "subrancid cheese and milk in every form, coarse and hard bread and small drink, generally sour whey". He was said to have had an affair when he was over 100 years old and fathered a child born out of wedlock. After the death of his first wife, he married his child`s mother at the alleged age of 122. On his death Charles I arranged that he be buried in Westminster Abbey. See also the previous lot. The medal`s previous owner, James David Anthony [J. D. A.] Thompson, a curator at the Ashmolean Museum, would have relished the reverse inscription. Provenance: Ex. J. D. A. Thompson (d. 1970) Collection; ex. Glendining Auction, 3 October, 2002 (lot 1082).
Giles Strangways (1615-1675), imprisonment in the Tower of London, 1645-1648, large silver medal, 1648, by John Roettier, signed IAN. R . F, struck after the Restoration, draped bust right, ÆGIDIVS STRANGWAYS DE MELBVRY IN COM DORCESTER ARMIGER, rev., view of the White Tower of London flying Royal Standard, sun bursting from clouds above, DECVSQVE ADVERSA DEDERVNT, in ex., INCARCERATVS SEPT 1645 LIBERATVS APR 1648, 60.5mm (MI 333/177; Eim. 153; Platt II, pp. 291-92). Nearly extremely fine, small rim knock on reverse. Provenance: Morton & Eden, 20-21 May, 2003 (lot 1155).
Charles I, the call to unanimity, silver medal, 1648, by Nicholas Briot, laureate bust right, CAROLVS I DG ANG SCOT FR ET HIB REX, signed B below, rev., three crowns of the kingdoms linked with cord, VNITÆ INVICTÆ, without date and rose at base, 28mm (MI 336/180; Eim. 154; Platt I, p. 213, type B). Extremely fine, scarce. Provenance: Bt. A. Howitt, September, 2011.
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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.
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