Noonans
Auction 265 23 Nov 2022
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Early Stuart and Civil War
Death of Charles I, 1649, a silver medal, unsigned [probably by T. Rawlins], bare-headed cuirassed bust left with lion's head on shoulder, two roses in legend above, svccessor vervs vtrivsqve, rev. constantia cæsaris ian 30 1648, salamander left amid flames, 41mm, 14.44g (Platt I, p.245, type B [B2, this item]; MI I, 341/188; E 157). Suspension loop removed at 12 and trace of mount (?) at 6 o'clock, good fine, rare £200-£300
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The salamander was frequently adopted as an emblem of fortitude and patience under sufferings.
Death of Charles I, 1649, a silver medal, unsigned [probably by T. Rawlins], bare-headed cuirassed bust left with lion's head on shoulder, two roses in legend above, svccessor vervs vtrivsqve, rev. constantia cæsaris ian 30 1648, salamander left amid flames, 41mm, 14.44g (Platt I, p.245, type B [B2, this item]; MI I, 341/188; E 157). Suspension loop removed at 12 and trace of mount (?) at 6 o'clock, good fine, rare £200-£300
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The salamander was frequently adopted as an emblem of fortitude and patience under sufferings.