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Auction: 394 - Coins, Commemorative Medals, Autographs and Documents - e-Auction
Lot: 177

England. Charles I (1625-1649). Peace or War, 1643. Medal. Silver, 29mm. By T. Rawlins. Laureate, armored and draped bust right, rev. Crossed sword and olive branch, crowned C - R; N. VLTRUMQVE PARATVS. After the Royalists under Prince Rupert stormed and took Bristol in July, a state of uncertainty ensued. The Royalists indeed had captured the important port but incurred very heavy losses in doing so. These losses made Charles hesitate in having Prince Rupert make a swift assault on Gloucester, instead beginning a siege, which was quickly ended by a Parliamentary relief army. Eimer 142; MI i 308/134. Deep lavender-gray. Extremely Fine.

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