Lot 559 , British Medals, James I, Coronation 1603, the official silver medal, probably by Charles Anthony, 28mm

British Medals, James I, Coronation 1603, the official silver medal, probably by Charles Anthony, 28mm

British Medals, James I, Coronation 1603, the official silver medal, probably by Charles Anthony,
laureate bust r., in armour with lion shoulder plate, scarf around shoulders, IAC I BRIT CÆ AVG HÆ CÆSA RVM CÆ D D, rev. crowned rampant lion to l., holding brazier and wheatsheaf, ECCE PHAOS POPVLIQ SALVS, (MI.191/11; Eimer 80; Woll I; Cook 10) The first of the long series of official Coronation medals and struck for distribution at the ceremony. Charles Anthony, Chief Engraver of the Royal Mint (1596-1615), VF, toned,
28mm
£300-500

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