Watch List notes:

British Medals, James I, Coronation 1603, the official silver medal, probably by Charles Anthony, laureate bust r., in armour with lion shoulder plate, scarf around shoulders, IAC I BRIT CÆ AVG HÆ CÆSA RVM CÆ D D, rev. crowned rampant lion to l., holding brazier and wheatsheaf, ECCE PHAOS POPVLIQ SALVS, 29mm., wt. 5.46gms. (MI.191/11; Eimer 80; Woll I; Cook 10), a superbly sharp striking, choice and virtually mint state, rare
*bt. Christopher Eimer, 1981
The first of the long series of official Coronation medals and struck for distribution at the ceremony. Charles Anthony, Chief Engraver of the Royal Mint (1596-1615).
(2200-2600 GBP)