Catalogue
Elizabeth I, (1558-1603), commemorating the Peace of Edinburgh, 1560, in bronze (actually struck in late 17th - early 18th century) (MIi 97/17), obverse, laureate, draped and armoured bust of Franáois II left, reverse, crowned letter F between garnished cornucopiae filled with grains, fruits and the busts of Mary Stuart at left and Franáois at right. Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
Elizabeth I, (1558-1603), Defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1588, in silver (51mm) (Eimer 57, MIi,145/112, MH 1919,5). Very fine.
Estimate $2,500
SOLD $3,800
Elizabeth I, (1558-1603), Defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1588 in silver (32mm) (MIi,146/113; Eimer 58). Good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $300
SOLD $600
Elizabeth I, (1558-1603), Dangers Averted Medal (1588-90), eighteenth century cast in silver (51x44mm) (MIi,155/133; MH 1919/22; Eimer 62/61b). Extremely fine.
Estimate $1,000
Passed in
Elizabeth I, (1558-1603), Maurice, Prince of Orange, 1602, in silver (34mm), cast by G von Bijlaer, (MIi,181/182; Eimer 75). Toned, nearly very fine.
Estimate $500
Passed in
James I, (1603-1625), Coronation, 1603, in silver (29mm) (Eimer 80a, MIi,191/11). Obverse with old scratch behind King's head, good very fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $1,050
Charles I, (1625-1649), Marriage of Charles I to Henrietta Maria, 1625, in silver (23mm) cast, P.Regnier, (MIi,238/1; Eimer 105Ab). Toned nearly very fine/good fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Charles I, (1625-1649), Coronation, 1626, in silver (30mm) by N.Briot (Eimer 106, MIi,243/10). Fine.
Estimate $350
Passed in
Charles I, (1625-1649), Tribute to Henrietta Maria, 1628, in silver (29mm) by (N.Briot) (Eimer 110, MIi,249/23). Nearly very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $170
Charles I, (1625-1649), Increase in Military and Naval Forces 1628, in silver (29mm) by N.Briot (first die), (MIi,250/27; Eimer 112; N.2676 (as a pattern shilling). Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $400
Charles I, (1625-1649), Birth of Prince Charles, 1630, in silver (30mm) (Eimer 115, MIi,253/34). Extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $250
Charles I, (1625-1649), Scottish Coronation, 1633, in silver (29mm) by N.Briot (Eimer 123, MIi,266/60). Very fine.
Estimate $650
SOLD $650
Charles I, (1625-1649), Installation of Prince Charles, Knight of the Garter, 1638, in silver (31mm) by (N.Briot) (Eimer 131, MIi,281/88). Nearly fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $450
Charles I, (1625-1649), Sir Thomas Fairfax, Military Reward 1645, cast in silver, oval (28mm x 34mm) by T.Simon, (MIi,317/150; Eimer 146a). Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $800
SOLD $1,400
Charles I, (1625-1649), Memorial medal, 1649, in bronze (50mm) by J. Roettier struck c1695, obverse, bust of Charles I, right, reverse, hand issuing from clouds holding celestial crown above a landscape of sheep (Eimer 162a, MIi,346/200)). Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $170
Charles I, (1625-1649), Death and Memorial, (1649) in silver (34mm) by J & N Roettier, (MIi,346/201; Eimer 162b). Old small cut in top edge, attractively toned, good very fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $500
Charles I, (1625-1649), Royalist Badge, (1649), in gilt silver cast (29x38mm) by T.Rawlins as a reward badge, (MIi,360/232; Eimer 168b) (9.17 grams). Good very fine.
Estimate $900
SOLD $1,500
Charles I, (1625-49), cast and chased silver gilt Royalist badge, c1649, by T.Rawlins, in brooch setting with floral design at top, bottom and both sides, obverse, bust of Charles I right, lace collar, legend CAROLVS DG MAG BRI FR ET HIB RX, reverse, incuse Royal arms, crowned, pin back fitting. In fitted case, extremely fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $1,450
Commonweatlh, (1649-1660), Oliver Cromwell, Lord General 1650, uniface later striking in silver, oval (27x30mm) (19.47 grams), (MIi,388/7; Lessen 1979E; Eimer 180b). Well struck for this, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $600
Passed in
Commonwealth, (1649-1660), Battle of Dunbar, Military Reward, 1650, cast in silver (28x34mm) by T.Simon, (MIi,391-2/13; Lessen 13-15, type a2; Eimer 181a2) (17.73 grams). Lightly polished, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $1,000
Commonwealth, (1649-1660), Battle of Dunbar, 1650, uniface later striking in silver (20x24mm) by T.Simon, (MIi,391/13; Eimer 181 b2; Lessen 7-8) (6.42 grams). Toned, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $300
Commonwealth, (1649-1660), Battle of Dunbar, 1650, in silver (28 x 34mm oval) 18th/19th century cast of the medal by T.Simon (Eimer 181B1, MIi,392/14). Fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $140
Commonwealth, (1649-1660), Battle of Dunbar, 1650, uniface medal in copper (22 x 26mm oval) later striking of the medal by T.Simon (Eimer 181B type b, MIi 391/13). Very fine.
Estimate $100
Passed in
Commonwealth, (1649-1660), John Claypole, eighteenth century cast and chased copy of badge by Thomas Simon, copied by J.Stuart as per Vertue pl.XXI, (cf.MIi,397/23). Toned, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $150
Passed in
Commonwealth, (1649-1660), Commonwealth Naval Medal, 1653 in silver (56x51mm) by Thomas Simon, a later specimen (44.99 grams), produced as an electrotype copy, probably in the nineteenth century cf(MIi,400/28; MH 1919, 36, Lessen (1997) 48-72; Eimer 185 but with no border; British Battles & Medals 13, first type). Extremely fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $500
Death of Admiral Tromp, 1653, in bronze (69mm) by J.Pool, obverse, bust of Tromp facing, armoured and draped, reverse, naval engagement in which Tromp died (Eimer 187, MIi,403/33), a later striking probably 19th century. Pierced at top for swivel mount, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $130
SOLD $220
Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector, 1653, cast in silver (37mm) by Thomas Simon (10.75g), (MIi,409/45; Lessen (1977) 114-26; Eimer 1886). Very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $750
Charles II, Royalist Badge, in silver (24x28mm), bust right either side CAROLVS REX VIVAT, (cfEimer 205; MIi,446/22) (3.21 grams). Toned, very fine and rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $480
Charles II, Coronation, 1661, in silver (29mm) by T.Simon, the official coronation issue (Eimer 221, MIi,472/76). Good fine.
Estimate $270
SOLD $500
Charles II, Coronation, 1661, in silver (29mm) by T.Simon, the official coronation issue (Eimer 221, MIi,472/76). Good fine.
Estimate $270
SOLD $420