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

Lot 465

The Peace of Breda and the Alliance of England and Holland

Estimate £400 - £500 | Hammer £650

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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). Extremely fine and toned.

Provenance: Schulman Auction (lot 617).