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CSNS Signature Sale 3073 25-26 & 29 Apr 2019
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James II silver "Duke of Monmouth and Argyle Beheaded" Medal 1685 Fine (lacquered, cleaned), Eimer-281, MI-I-615/27. 61mm. Edge plain. By R. Arondeaux. Rather worn and coated in lacquer by some affectionate past collector, yet little of the effect this medal conjures through its dramatic imagery is lost, with the details of the graphic reverse scene still highly visible. The Duke of Monmouth James Scott, nephew of James II, tried to seize the throne in 1685 aided in part by the Earl of Argyll Archibald Campbell; their effort was ultimately futile, however, leading to their capture and execution which is celebrated by this morbid medal. Ever-popular, a fascinating piece.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 600-800 USD
James II silver "Duke of Monmouth and Argyle Beheaded" Medal 1685 Fine (lacquered, cleaned), Eimer-281, MI-I-615/27. 61mm. Edge plain. By R. Arondeaux. Rather worn and coated in lacquer by some affectionate past collector, yet little of the effect this medal conjures through its dramatic imagery is lost, with the details of the graphic reverse scene still highly visible. The Duke of Monmouth James Scott, nephew of James II, tried to seize the throne in 1685 aided in part by the Earl of Argyll Archibald Campbell; their effort was ultimately futile, however, leading to their capture and execution which is celebrated by this morbid medal. Ever-popular, a fascinating piece.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 600-800 USD