The Christopher Foley, F.S.A., Collection Of Early English Medals - 16 Oct 2014
Charles XI (1655-1660-1697)
Charles XI (1655-1660-1697), King of Sweden, his installation as a Knight of the Garter, gold medal, 1671, by John Roettier, St. George slays the dragon, CAROLVS XI REX SVE…, rev., two crowned crossed C monograms linked by the Garter, Star in centre, Collar around, CONCORDIA REGVM SALVS POPVLORVM, 43mm; 54.62gms (MI 549/206; Eim. 247; Hildebrand I, 396, 25). Some edge knocks and scratches, good very fine and rare.
Provenance: St. James's Auction 17, 24 May, 2011 (lot 878)