Charles II

Charles II, Coronation 1661, silvered-copper medal, unsigned [by Thomas Rawlins], crowned bust left, long hair over lace collar, wearing Garter Collar and George, legend ends CORO , rev., Charles as a shepherd, DIXI CVSTODIAM - XXIII APRIL 1661, plain edge, 33mm (MI 475/81, listed only as Æ gilt; Eim. 220 var ). Some discolouration to the silver, otherwise better than very fine, very rare.

Provenance: Ex. Dix, Noonan, Webb Auction, 15 March, 2011 (lot 1032, as MI 474/80); Croydon Coin Auctions, September 1995.