British Medals, Charles II, Coronation 1661, the 'DIXI CUSTODIAM' medal, copper, by Thomas Rawlins, a variety of the silver medal, crowned bust l., long hair over lace collar, wearing Garter Collar and George, CAROLVS II DG MAG BRI FRA ET HI REX CORo, rev. Charles as a shepherd, his flock behind to left and right and at feet, DIXI CVSTODIAM – XXIII APRIL 1661, 33mm. (MI.474/79; Eimer 220 var.), on 'normal' thin flan, nearly very fine
*ex 'English Collector', Glendinings, 16 March 1989, lot 178
MI. notes this variety in copper and copper-gilt only.
(200-250 GBP)