France, Charles IX (1560-74) and his mother Catherine de Medici (Queen of France, 1547-59 and regent, 1560-63), a pair of uniface bronze medals attributed to Germain Pilon, comprising (i) Charles IX’s portrait facing three-quarters right wearing plumed hat and ruff, dated 1573, 156mm and (ii) Catherine de Medici facing three-quarters left wearing bonnet and ruff, dated 1589, 160mm (cf. Currency of Fame pp. 317-9), uniform dark patinas, both have mounts removed from top edges, minor casting hole in the medal of Charles IX, extremely fine late casts (2)

Estimate: GBP £600 - £800