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

Lot 442

Charles II and Catherine of Braganza

Estimate £400 - £500 | Hammer £350

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Description

Charles II and Catherine of Braganza, marriage or complimentary silver medal, 1662, by John Roettier, heads of each to right, he laureate, signed R below truncation; she with love-lock falling to shoulder, 35mm (MI 489/110). Extremely fine, pleasant tone, though two slight edge bruises on obverse at 4-5 and 8 o'clock, rare.

Provenance: Baldwin Auction, 25 September, 2006 (lot 1261).