Charles II

Charles II, Pattern Broad or Restoration medal, in silver, 1660, by Thomas Simon, laureate and armoured bust right, rev., crowned shield of arms, MAGNA OPERA DOMINI (MI 463/59; North 2776; M. Lessen, "Simon's Milled Gold Coins and Medals of Charles II", BNJ 65 [1995], p. 153). Very fine, toned, scarce.

Provenance: Classical Numismatic Group, May, 2001.