The Christopher Foley, F.S.A., Collection Of Early English Medals - 16th October 2014
Lot 123
Maurice
Estimate £200 - £250
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Description
Maurice, Prince of Orange (1567-1625), the capture of Grave and previous successes at Breda, Lingen and Meurs, cast bronze medal, 1602, by Conrad Bloc, with full signature, armoured bust right, wearing ruff collar, MAVRITIVS PR AVR CO NASS ..., rev., young orange tree grows from an old stump, TANDEM FIT SVRCVLVS ARBOR, 40.5mm (MI 180/181; Eim 75; vL I, 553). Good very fine with pleasant brown patina.
Provenance: Schulman Auction, 8 November, 2008 (lot 758)