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Auction: 19007 - Coins and Commemorative Medals: Winter Auction
Lot: 366

Birth of Prince Charles, Medal, 1630, in silver, by N. Briot [?], hactenvs anglorvm nvlli, garnished cruciform shields over Garter star, rev. in honor.' caro.' princ.' mag.' b r' fra et hi' nat 29 maii 1630 in five lines inside ornamental tablet, 24mm. (Eimer 116a; van Loon II, 188; MI 254/35), attractive dark tone, near extremely fine

provenance
SCMB, December 1974, M204 - £18 [with this ticket]


Struck to commemorate the birth of Prince Charles (the future King). Charles was the first English Prince, born in England, who was entitled to bear these arms. The radial lines between the shields allude to the appearance of a star, which was observed at the time the King was proceeding to St. Paul's to return thanks for the birth of his son.

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Sold for
£420

Starting price
£120