Medal - Charles I, Baptism of Prince James

€470,556.00
LocationEngland (United Kingdom)
Year1633
TypeCommemorative medals
CompositionSilver
Weight3.20 g
Diameter29.6 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
Technique
Orientation
EdgeJames, second surviving son of King Charles I and his wife, Henrietta Maria of France, was born at St James`s Palace in London on 14 October 1633. Later that same year, he was baptized by William Laud, the Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury.
Period
NoticeNicolas Briot
Reference(s) Eimer#126B , MI#i 268/65
Obverse descriptionCrowned oval arms.
Obverse letteringNON . SIC . MILLE . COHORTES
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description6-line inscription in a floral wreath.
Reverse letteringIACOBVS , DVX . EBOR : NAT ` . 15 : OCT : BAPTIZ : 24. NOVE : 1633
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1633  - -
Catalog ID8931914710
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