STUART. Charles I. 1625-1649. Gilt Cast AR Medal (43mm, 20.98 g, 11h). Return of the King from Edinburgh to London. Possibly by N. Briot. Dated 1633.Electronic Auction 483 British Medals, Silver Sold For $ 700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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STUART. Charles I. 1625-1649. Gilt Cast AR Medal (43mm, 20.98 g, 11h). Return of the King from Edinburgh to London. Possibly by N. Briot. Dated 1633. CAROLVS AVGVSTISS’ · ET INVICTISS’ · MAG’ · BRIT’ · FRAN’ · ET HIB’ · MONARCHA, Charles on horseback rearing left, holding baton and reins; rayed Eye of Providence above; ·:·1633·:· in exergue / AT VRBEM ·:E:· SOL ORBEM REDIENS SIC REX ILLVMIN (As the sun illuminates the world, so too doth the King’s return gladden the city), view of London from bank of Thames; rayed personification of sun above. MI 266/62; Eimer 124b. Toned. Near VF. Rare. |