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Lot 2275    Session 7 (11.30am Thursday)    Session 7 (11.30am Thursday)

Estimate $80
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $110

CHARLES I, (1625-1649), silver Royalist counter, struck c.1630 in imitation of engraving, 27mm, probably by Simon de Passe, obv. cojoined busts of Charles I and Henrietta Maria (his queen) on the obverse to right, rev. mm rose, three crowns supported on sceptre and sword, (M.I 278). Very fine.

Ex H.P. Whittle Collection. 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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