The Christopher Foley, F.S.A., Collection Of Early English Medals - 16th October 2014
Lot 466
Charles II
Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £250
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Description
Charles II, The Peace of Breda, "Favente Deo", copper medal, 1667, by John Roettiers, laureate and draped bust right, CAROLVS SECVNDVS DEI GRATIA MAG BRI FRAN ET HIB REX, rev., Britannia seated on rocks by the sea-shore, holding spear and shield, the fleet sails beyond, FAVENTE DEO, in ex, BRITANNIA, lettered edge, CAROLVS SECVNDVS PACIS ET IMPERII RESTITUTOR AVGVSTVS, 56.5mm (MI.535/185; Eim. 241var.; vL II, 522). Good very fine and unpublished in copper.
Provenance: Bt. eBay, February, 2010.