Lot no. 1447
GRANDE-BRETAGNE - UNITED KINGDOM Charles I (1625-1649). Medal, execution by decapitation of Charles I of England, by F (undetermined) 1649, Germany ? Av. LEYDEN GOTT UND OBRIGKEIT [continued on reverse] / CARL. I. V. G. G. KONIG VON ENGEL: SCHOTT: UND IRELAND. Bust draped and cuirassed, seen three-quarter facing, left; below signature -F'. Rv. BEY DES POFELS MACHT UND STREIT [God and the Sovereign suffer from the exorbitant power and discord of the people]. A seven-headed hydra on the right, above the head of Charles I and his attributes (crown and sceptre) on the ground. Eimer 163 - MI i 352/210 - Van Loon II, 321,1 ; Silver - 41,15 g - 47,5 mm - 12 h This is the second highest grade (2)! NGC AT 58 (8540354-002). Faint marks on the scrolls and in the fields and slight wear on the reliefs. With an iridescent patina. Superb condition.
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Auction sales 17 - Numismatics
98000 Monaco - Monaco
10/01/2025
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