Description
James I (1603-1625), Frederick V the Count Palatine, his wife Elizabeth Stuart of Bohemia and their son Prince Henry Frederick, 1616, Silver Medal (63x51mm/13.95gm) by Simon de Passe. Facing busts of Frederick, Princess Elizabeth and the child Prince Frederick; below, monogram of SP in reverse. Rev. EFFIG:ILLUST:PR:FREDERICI D.G.CO: PAL:ET ELIZABETHÆ PO.PR.IAC:MAG:BRITT:REG.FILIA VNA CUM SER°.PR.FREDERICO EORŪ FIL:PRIMOGENITO. Portraits of the most illustrious Prince Frederick, by the grace of God, Count Palatine, and Elizabeth, daughter of the most potent Prince, James, King of Great Britain, together with their eldest son, the serene Prince Frederick. Shields of the Count and Princess supported by two lions and with a helmet above; below, the Count’s motto: SVPERATA TELLVS SYDERA DONAT. The subdued earth bestows the heavens. (MI I 218/69). Good Fine, reverse better, very rare.
Ex Foley 16/10/2014, lot 168
Ex Hecleet 25/05/1977, lot 56
