Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

England, Birth of Prince James, 1688, a silver medal, unsigned [by J. Smeltzing], Truth standing, holding open cupboard door to reveal Jesuit supporting cushion upon which sits the infant prince, fleet on horizon in background, rev. Trojan horse left, Troy burning in background, 59mm, 81.99g (Woolf 3:3; MI I, 630/52; E 291). Minor marks in fields, otherwise about extremely fine and toned, rare £1,500-£1,800

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Historical Medals, the Property of a Gentleman.

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