The Christopher Foley, F.S.A., Collection Of Early English Medals - 16th October 2014
Lot 464
The Peace of Breda and the Alliance of England and Holland
Estimate £500 - £600 | Hammer £750
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Description
The Peace of Breda and the Alliance of England and Holland, Dutch Silver Medal, 1667, by Christoffel Adolfszoon, two ships, Dutch (to front) and English, sail peacefully alongside each, rev., shields of arms below wreath and with floral festoons, BRITAN BATAV PAX, 44.5mm (MI 534/184; Eim 242; vL II, 538; MH 63 & 583a). Choice extremely fine and toned.
Provenance: Classical Numismatic Group Auction 256, 25 November, 2011 (lot 917).