Watch List notes:

London, England, silvered lead oval portrait medal, James I, ca. 1616, by Simon van de Passe, very rare. MI-61. 51x43mm, 8.98 grams. Obverse with bust of James I; reverse with British arms and motto BEATI PACIFICI inside legend IACOBVS DEI GRATIA MAGNAE BRITANNIAE FRANCIAE ET HYBERNIAE REX. XF, though with some spots of corrosion and slight waviness. The designer, Simon van de Passe (ca. 1595-May 6, 1647), was the second son of Crispin van de Passe, a notable engraver from Utrecht, the Netherlands. Having learned the trade from his father, he moved to England in 1615 and spent most of his 10 years employed by Nicolas Hillard to engrave silver counters depicting the Royal Family. His technique imitated the style of engravings. In 1624, he left England to work in the service of the King of Denmark.

Estimate: $500-1000