Jean Warin (1606-72), Armand-Jean du Plessis, Cardinal Richelieu (1585-1642), gilt-bronze uniface medal (1630), ARMANDVS IOANNES CARDINALIS DE RICHELIEV, bust right wearing zucchetto, Cardinal’s robes and the Order of the Holy Ghost, 75.5mm (Mazerolle, Jean Varin, 7; cf. Jones 184; Rouhette & Tuzio 97), pierced, sharp contemporary cast, very fine (reverse with incuse image of bust) Provenance: John R. Gaines collection.

Estimate: GBP 600 - 800