Jean Warin (1606-72), Armand-Jean du Plessis, Cardinal Richelieu (1585-1642), struck silver medal, 1631, ARMANVS IOAN CARD DE RICHELIEV, bust right wearing cap and Cardinal’s robes; signed below, I WARIN, rev., MENS SIDERA VOLVIT, a genius directing the revolution of the planets around the world; dated below, 1631, 51.4mm (Jones 187; Mazerolle, Jean Varin, 13), mount removed from top, toned and about extremely fine Provenance: John R. Gaines collection.

Estimate: GBP 300 - 500