Commemorative, Historical and Art Medals

EXECUTION OF THE DUKES OF MONMOUTH AND ARGYLL, 1685, a silver medal by R. Arondeaux, bust of James placed over sceptres on pedestal displaying crowned arms, rev. Justice holding sword and scales, the decapitated bodies of the two Dukes to left and right, their heads on blocks, 60mm, 89.07g (MI I, 615/27; E 281). Minor marks, otherwise extremely fine, toned £700-900

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, British Medals From the Collection of David Corrick.

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Provenance: Glendining Auction, 28 November 1990, lot 44