The abdication and flight of King James

The abdication and flight of King James, 1688, centenary commemorated, 1788, white metal medal, unsigned, bust of William III right, rev., James and others rowed down the Thames, he drops the Great Seal over the side of the boat, buildings beyond, JAMES IIDS ABDICATION, 38mm (MI 646/75; BHM 287; Sandwich O/1). Slight corrosion mark, fine.

Provenance: Classical Numismatic Group, Auction, 25 May, 2011 (lot 918).