The Christopher Foley, F.S.A., Collection Of Early English Medals - 16th October 2014
Lot 430
Charles II
Estimate £150 - £200 | Hammer £120
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Description
Charles II, marriage to Catherine of Braganza, small silver medal, 1662, by George Bower, conjoined busts right, CAROLVS II ET CATHERINA DG MAG BRIT FR ET HIB REX ET REGINA [N's reversed], rev., the naked figures of Jupiter and Venus, he with eagle, she encouraged by Cupid, MAIESTAS ET AMOR, 27mm (MI 481/91; Eim 226). Very fine.