Charles I Dominion of the Seas medal 1630

This silver medal, created by the French medalist Nicholas Briot in 1630, depicts Charles I, King of England, Scotland and Ireland, in profile. The inscription around the edge of the medal reads “CAROLVS. D. G. MAG. BRITANNIAE. FRAN. ET. HIB. REX,” which translates to “Charles, by the Grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland.” This medal, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, is a fine example of portrait medallic art from the 17th century.