Great Britain - Historical Medals
Lot 4074 SESSION 13 (2.30pm Thursday 23 July) Great Britain - Historical Medals
Estimate $150
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SOLD $240
CHARLES I, silver Royalist counter, struck c.1630 in imitation of engraving, 27mm, probably by Simon de Passe, obv. conjoined busts of Charles I and Henrietta Maria (his queen) to right, rev. mm rose, three crowns supported on sceptre and sword, (M.I 278). Very fine.
Ex H.P. Whittle Collection (Noble Numismatics Sale 65, November 2000). These counters are struck in imitation of engraving, many varieties are known. They were used as markers or counters "for reckoning and for play".
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