MB. M.
Stamped in imitation of engraving, and issued about the
same time as the preceding.
277. 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 .
Another similar to the preceding, but with mint mark on
reverse, a quatrefoil, and the engraving is differently shaded.
1-05.
MB. M.
Stamped in imitation of engraving, and issued about the
same time as the two preceding.
278. 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 .
Busts conjoined, r., of Charles I. and his Queen. He is in
lace ruff, doublet, and rihand for medal : she wears deep lace
collar and frill in front. Leg. c a r o l v s . e t . m a r i a . d g .
MAG . BRIT . FRAN & . HIB . REX & REG.
Lev. Three crowns supported on a sceptre and sword. Leg.
i n . v n o . t r i a . rvNCTA. (Three united in one.) m. m. Bose.
1-05.
MB.Æ.
Stamped in imitation of engraving. This piece was issued
about the year 1680, and may have formed one of a set to
which the two following would belong.
279. 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 .
Busts conjoined, r., of Charles I. and his Queen; similar
to the preceding. Leg. c a r o l u s . e t . m a r i a . d g . m a g . b r i t .
FRAN & HIB . REX & REGI.
Lev. Boyal arms, crowned, within the Garter: the whole
surrounded by laurel wreath.
1-05.
MB. M.
Stamped in imitation of engraving, and issued at the same
time as the preceding one.
280. G u s t a v u s A d o l p h u s o f S w e d e n a n d h i s Q u e e n ,
M a r i a E l e o n o r a . C o u n t e r .
Bust of Gustavus Adolphus, r., laureate, in lace collar and
richly decorated armour, with lion’s head on shoulder. Leg.
GVST . ADOLP . DG . SVEC . GOT . WAND . REX M . P . F . D . E . ET
c . i . d o . (Gustavus Adolphus, b y the grace of God, King of
Sweden, the Goths and Vandals, the Great, Prince of Finland,
Duke of Esthonia and Carelia, Lord of Ingria.) m. m. Cross.
Lev. Bust of Maria Eleonora, I., crowned, in necklace, earrings,
deep lace ruff, erect, and dress richly embroidered. Leg.
MARIA LIE ONOR A . SVEC . GOT . VAN . REG . M P F D E E T C I D .
(Maria Eleonora, Queen of Sweden, the Goths and Vandals, the
Great, Princess of Finland, Duchess of Esthonia and Carelia,
Lady of Ingria.)
1-05.
MB. M.
Stamped in imitation of engraving, and of the same work as
the la s t: therefore no doubt made in England, and belonging
to the same set.
281. S o v e r e i g n s o f E n g l a n d . C o u n t e r s .
A set of counters, consisting of thirty-six pieces bearing
figures of the Sovereigns of England, from Edward the
Confessor to Charles I., and others.
Full-length figure of the Sovereign, &c., with name and
date of death.
Lev. Arms of the Sovereign, &c., with length of reign and
place of burial.
1-05.
, MB. JR..
The counter of Charles I. varies from the others in having
for legend on the obverse his name only, and for that on the