the King and the Koyal Family, and in virtue of this patent
he sold licences to other engravers to execute these counters.
Simon Passe and his brother, both of whom excelled in the art
of engraving, are said to have received such licences. The
period over which the issue of these pieces ranges is from 1616
to 1638, the earlier date corresponding with that when Simon
Passe commenced his portraits of various members of the Royal
Family and others. (See Nos. 61-70, pp. 214-218, &c.)
272. J a m e s I. a n d P r i n c e C h a r l e s . C o u n t e r .
Bust of James I., three-quarters, r., in broad-brimmed hat
with jewel, lace ruff, ermine robes, and collar of the Garter.
Leg. GIVE THY JUDGEMENTS O GOD UNTO THE KING.
Rev. Bust of Prince Charles, three-quarters, r., head bare,
in lace ruff, doublet, and riband for medal. Leg. a n d t h y
RIGHTEOUSNESSE UNTO THE KINGS SONNE.
1-05. Gent. Mag. 1788, p. 505..
MB. M.
Stamped in imitation of engraving. Varieties of the above
counter give older portraits of Prince Charles, having a beard,
and their issue appears to extend from about the year 1616 to
1625. The legends are also varied.
273. J a m e s I. a n d P r i n c e C h a r l e s .
A similar piece has the obverse the same as the preceding,
but the reverse with the bust of Prince Charles with beard, and
the Leg. a n d t h y r i g h t e o u s n e s s u n t o t h e k i n g ’s s o n .
1-5.
R. W. Cochran-Patrick, At. Unique ?
This piece is beautifully engraved. It may not be a counter,
but it is described here as it is a contemporary copy of the
preceding. ' There is in the British Museum a one-sided piece
with the portrait of Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden of the same
style and work, which bears TV S, in monogram, the initials
of the artist, probably Walter Schultz.
274. J am e s I. a n d P r i n c e C h a r l e s . C o u n t e r ?
Bust of James I., three-quarters, r., in broad-brimmed hat
with jewel, lace ruff, ermine robes, and collar of the Garter.
Leg. i a c o b v s d . g . m a g n® b r i t a n l e g a l l l e e t h i b e r n i® r e x .
m.m. Quatrefoil.
Rev. Bust of Prince Charles, three-quarters, I., head bare,
in lace ruff, doublet, and riband for medal. Leg. s e r e n is sm i
PRINCIPIS CAROLLI MAGN® BRIT ANN1-® ET HIBERN1® PR™. m. ttl.
Quatrefoil,
1-4.
Duke of Buccleuch, JR. Extremely rare.
This piece is stamped in imitation of engraving, and is
probably the work of Simon Passe. Although larger in size
than No. 272, which it very closely resembles in style, it may
have been intended for use as a counter, and have formed one
of a set to complete which no other varieties have been met
with. It was issued about the year 1616.
275. C h a r l e s I. a n d H e n r i e t t a M a r i a . C o u n t e r .
Bust of Charles I., three-quarters, r., in broad-brimmed hat,
lace ruff, doublet, and riband for medal. Leg. c a r o l v s . d .
G . MAG . BRIT . FRAN . ET . HIB . REX.
Rev. Bust of Henrietta Maria, three-quarters, I., in ear-ring,
pearl necklace, deep lace collar, erect, and low bodice. Leg.
MARIA . D . G . MAG . BRIT . FRAN . ET } HIB . REG.
1-05.
MB. JR.
Stamped in imitation of engraving. This piece was issued
during the years 1626 and 1627.
276. C h a r l e s I. a n d H e n r i e t t a M a r i a . C o u n t e r .
Similar to the preceding '; the brim of the hat of the King
is curved.
1-05.