Charles I, Execution of William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury, 10 January 1644, silver medal by John Roettier, struck circa 1672, bust right, rev., SANCTI CAROLI PRÆCVRSOR, winged putti bearing Archbishop’s mitre and crozier towards Heaven before the crown and orb of Charles I, City view of London below, 82.7g, 58mm (M.I. I/315/147), usual die flaw below bust and with a small edge knock, extremely fine and toned Provenance: Spink auction, 6/7 October 2004, lot 1075; Paul Christensen collection.

Estimate: 600-800