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Auction 164 9-10 Oct 2019
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A Collection of Historical Medals, the Property of a Gentleman (Part I)
England, EXECUTION OF THE DUKES OF MONMOUTH AND ARGYLL, 1685, a silver medal by R. Arondeaux, bust of James II placed over sceptres on pedestal displaying crowned arms, rev. Justice holding sword and scales, the decapitated bodies of the two Dukes to left and right, their heads on blocks, 60mm, 74.78g (MI I, 615/27; E 281). Minor marks, otherwise extremely fine, toned £1,500-£2,000
England, EXECUTION OF THE DUKES OF MONMOUTH AND ARGYLL, 1685, a silver medal by R. Arondeaux, bust of James II placed over sceptres on pedestal displaying crowned arms, rev. Justice holding sword and scales, the decapitated bodies of the two Dukes to left and right, their heads on blocks, 60mm, 74.78g (MI I, 615/27; E 281). Minor marks, otherwise extremely fine, toned £1,500-£2,000