256, Lot: 913. Estimate $150. Sold for $1500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

STUART. James I. 1603-1625. Cast Oval Æ Badge (43x55mm, 26.99 g, 12h). ‘Ark Badge’/Naval Reward. Possibly by N. Hilliard. Cast circa 1620. + IACOBVS D G’ MAG BRITA’ FR’ ET’ HI’ REX’/+ · FIDEI DEFENSOR ·, armored and mantled half-length bust facing slightly right, wearing elaborate collar and George of the Garter / + STET · SALVVS · IN · V(ND)IS (may it stand safe amid the waves), Noah’s Ark left on sea. MI 233/95; cf. Eimer 101A. VF, brown patina. Rare.

From the Clarence & Helen Zaar Maritime Collection.