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Auction: 394 - Coins, Commemorative Medals, Autographs and Documents - e-Auction
Lot: 178

England. Charles I (1625-1649). Charles I - Death and Memorial, 1649. German Medal. Silver, 46.5mm. Signed "F". Armored and draped bust ¾ left, rev. Rampant seven-headed monster rearing right, below the king's severed head lying on the ground beside his crown and scepter; BEY DES PÖFELS MACHT UND STREIT ("By the mob's right and strength") Eimer 163; MI i 352/210; v. Loon II, 321. Small edge bruise at 11:30 and a few small edge nicks. Toned a handsome purple-gray with lilac, cobalt blue and gold hues. Uncirculated. A very dramatic historical medal and rare in this high-grade.

Sold for
$1,700

Starting price
$600