British Medals, Charles II, Coronation 1661, the 'DIXI CUSTODIAM' medal, silver, by Thomas Rawlins, with unpublished error edge, crowned bust l., long hair over lace collar, wearing Garter Collar and George, CAROLVS II DG MAG BRI FRA ET HI REX, rev. Charles as a shepherd, his flock behind to left and right and at feet, DIXI CVSTODIAM – XXIII APRIL 1661; lettered edge, CORONAT PASTORE OVAT OVILE, 33.5mm. (MI.473/78, variety – error edge not listed in MI.; Eimer 220), good very fine, light tone and very rare with the unpublished error
*bt. A. H. Baldwin, c. 1975 or earlier
(1200-1500 GBP)