Charles II

Charles II, Exile, small oval gilt-silver badge, 1649, young bust three-quarters right, in rich armour, hair long, and with medal on ribband, "Carolus ' Secondus", rev., shield of Royal arms, crowned and within Garter, stamped in imitation of engraving, 25mm x 19.5mm (MI 437/1, illus), integral suspension loop. A delightful specimen with rich gilding, very fine and rare.

Provenance: T. Millett, List, 2001 (no. 224).