The Christopher Foley, F.S.A., Collection Of Early English Medals - 16 Oct 2014
Charles II and Catherine of Braganza
Charles II and Catherine of Braganza, the "Golden Medal", silver marriage medal, 1662, by John Roettier, laureate and armoured bust of Charles right, CAROLVS II DEI G MAG BRI FRAN ET HIB REX, rev., bust of Catherine to right, hair tied back, with love-lock falling to shoulder, CATHARINA DG MAG BRI FRAN ET HIBER REGINA, 43mm (MI 489/111; Eim. 224; Farquhar I, 255; vL II, 471). Extremely fine, light tone to reverse but darker on obverse.