Lot 15
15
Baptism of Prince James (later James II), 1633, Silver, 30 mm, ducal coronet surmounting a shield with the arms of Great Britain, rev., legend surrounded by roses and lilies (MI i, 268/65), extremely fine, the date of his baptism given on this medal (November 24) is in fact incorrect, another contemporary medal gives the correct date of the 25th
Baptism of Prince James (later James II), 1633, Silver, 30 mm, ducal coronet surmounting a shield with the arms of Great Britain, rev., legend surrounded by roses and lilies (MI i, 268/65), extremely fine, the date of his baptism given on this medal (November 24) is in fact incorrect, another contemporary medal gives the correct date of the 25th

Details
Baptism of Prince James (later James II), 1633, Silver, 30 mm, ducal coronet surmounting a shield with the arms of Great Britain, rev., legend surrounded by roses and lilies (MI i, 268/65), extremely fine, the date of his baptism given on this medal (November 24) is in fact incorrect, another contemporary medal gives the correct date of the 25th
Further details
Purchased from Spink in February 1966