Baldwin's of St. James's
Auction 48 24 Sep 2020
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Fantasy Coins and Medallions, Scotland, Mary, Queen of Scots, testoon, MARIA. DEI. GRA. SCOTORVM REGINA, bust 1. rev. + .DA.PACEM.DOMINE 1561, crowned shield of arms between stars (Pagan 97), toned, about extremely fine
This type is regarded as one of the finest examples of Emery's work, with a remarkable quality of die engraving which accurately captures Mary's likeness.
produced by Emery, a successful and prolific forger whom the Times in July 1842 labelled 'an impudent and unprincipled forger'. The subject is written about by H. E. Pagan in BNJ. 40, 1971, Mr Emery's Mint.
(200-300 GBP)
This type is regarded as one of the finest examples of Emery's work, with a remarkable quality of die engraving which accurately captures Mary's likeness.
produced by Emery, a successful and prolific forger whom the Times in July 1842 labelled 'an impudent and unprincipled forger'. The subject is written about by H. E. Pagan in BNJ. 40, 1971, Mr Emery's Mint.
(200-300 GBP)