The Christopher Foley, F.S.A., Collection Of Early English Medals - 16th October 2014
Lot 462
The Proclamation of the Peace of Breda
Estimate £250 - £350 | Hammer £420
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Description
The Proclamation of the Peace of Breda, Dutch silver medal, 1667, by Jerian Pool, Neptune in sea-chariot, drives forward to quell a naval engagement, SIC CVNCTUS PELAGI ICECIDIT FRAGOR, rev., cityscape of the town of Breda, infant genii hold four linked shields above, NULLA SALUS BELLO, PACEM TO POSCIMUS OMNES, 52mm (MI 534/183; vL II 538.3). Suspension loop added, nearly very fine, rare.
Provenance: Schulman auction, 4 November, 2011 (lot 1078)