The Christopher Foley, F.S.A., Collection Of Early English Medals - 16th October 2014
Lot 443
Charles II and Catherine of Braganza
Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £500
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Description
Charles II and Catherine of Braganza, the "Golden Medal", silver marriage medal, 1662, by John Roettier, laureate and armoured bust of Charles right, CAROLVS II DEI G MAG BRI FRAN ET HIB REX, rev., bust of Catherine to right, hair tied back, with love-lock falling to shoulder, CATHARINA DG MAG BRI FRAN ET HIBER REGINA, 43mm (MI 489/111; Eim. 224; Farquhar I, 255; vL II, 471). Extremely fine, light tone to reverse but darker on obverse.