Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

England, Earl of Essex, 1642, a cast silver-gilt badge, unsigned, armoured bust facing, rev. arms of Essex surmounted by coronet, 30 x 22mm, 5.39g (Platt type G [not listed as silver-gilt]; MI I, 298/117). Gilding worn in places, otherwise very fine, rare; suspension loop at top, another loop removed from bottom £400-£500

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

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