The Christopher Foley, F.S.A., Collection Of Early English Medals - 16th October 2014
Lot 159
Maurice
Estimate £2,500 - £3,000 | Hammer £4000
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Description
Maurice, Prince of Orange, Knight of the Garter, cast oval silver portrait medal, 1615, by A. Rottermont (?), armoured bust three-quarters right, with ruff collar and mantle over right shoulder, MAVRITIVS AVR PRINC COM NASS / ET MV MAR VE EL EQ OR PERISCELIDIS, rev., crowned arms of Maurice within Garter, 56.5 x 46 mm. (MI 205/39; v.L. II, 87 [date given as 1613]; Eim. 92). Almost extremely fine some light chasing and the reverse with traces of old lacquer.
Provenance: Morton & Eden, 20-21 May, 2003 (lot 1124)