Death of Charles I, 1649, a silver medal, unsigned [probably by T. Rawlins], bare-headed cuirassed bust left with lion’s head on shoulder, two roses in legend above, svccessor vervs vtrivsqve, rev. constantia cæsaris ian 30 1648, salamander left amid flames, 41mm, 14.44g (Platt I, p.245, type B [B2, this item]; MI I, 341/188; E 157). Suspension loop removed at 12 and trace of mount (?) at 6 o’clock, good fine, rare £200-£300

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Dr Jerome J. Platt Collection of 17th-Century Medals.

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SCMB March 1977 (U316); Spink America Auction (New York), 10-11 December 2001, lot 21

The salamander was frequently adopted as an emblem of fortitude and patience under sufferings.