The Christopher Foley, F.S.A., Collection Of Early English Medals - 16th October 2014
Lot 479
William II of Orange
Estimate £200 - £250 | Hammer £180
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Description
William II of Orange, appointed Stadtholder, Captain and Admiral-General, small Dutch silver medal, 1672, unsigned, rampant Belgic lion, wounded by an arrow, reaching for young orange tree, A IEHOVAH HOC FACTVM EST, rev., crowned shield of arms within Garter, 25.5mm (MI 553/213; vL III, 70). Extremely fine, toned.
Provenance: Bt. Mevius Numisbooks International, April, 2008.