The Christopher Foley, F.S.A., Collection Of Early English Medals - 16th October 2014

Lot 362

William II of Orange (1625-1650)

Estimate £2,000 - £3,000 | Hammer £2800

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Description

William II of Orange (1625-1650), disputes with the States of Holland, silver medal, 1650, by Pieter van Abeele (1608-1684), formed of two clichés joined by the rim, bust of William II three-quarters right, in armour, with plain collar and Garter George on a ribbon, against background of scrolled orange plants, WILHELMVS II DG PRINC AVRAICÆ COM NASS EC, signed PVA, rev., shield of arms suspended on ribbons from crown, Garter around, HONI SOIT QVI MAL Y PENSE, 64mm (MI 393/16; vL II, 333; Friedricks 1/1a). Good very fine and extremely rare.

Provenance: Sotheby Auction, 3 May, 2001 (lot 802).